The Fresno County Fruit Trail officially opened today, with a ceremony at Simonian Farms. See some pictures from the event below.
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The Fresno County Fruit Trail is opening for its 10th season, in what has become another successful agri-tourism destination for the county. Sabrina Hill has more.
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It was another good planting season for central San Joaquin Valley growers. Patrick Cavanaugh has more.
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Agriculture businesses can benefit from million dollars in grants from the federal government. In fact, up to $2.6 million in USDA grants are available to strengthen the rural economy and many rural businesses are agriculture-related. Patrick Cavanaugh has more.
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The final rule is issued by the USDA modifying the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program. Susan Carter has more.
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The Senate has voted on a number of proposed amendments to the farm bill already this week, with more to come. The amendment by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) that would have prohibited crop insurance payments for tobacco failed earlier today. Also failing, the amendment that would have allowed states to require special labeling for foods that contain GMOs. Below is a list of how those and some of the other votes have gone so far this week.
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New farmers and ranchers have the chance to tell the CDFA about their experiences at an upcoming meeting. Sabrina Hill reports.
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Labor shortages are critically impacting the strawberry harvest in Salinas. Patrick Cavanaugh has more.
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Agriculture research is once again in the spotlight. Susan Carter explains why.
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As the U.S. Senate debated an anti-sugar amendment, the American Sugar Alliance released a three-minute video designed to remind lawmakers of the importance of the sugar program.
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