Weekly Column from Agriculture Sectary Tom Vilsack The headlines today can often seem bleak: worries of terrorism, global health, climate change, drought and hunger dominate the news cycle. These are …
Common Fire Blight Treatments Going Away
Fire blight will be an even bigger problem for apples and pears for the 2015 season.
Almond Board: Achievement Award Nomination Deadline
The nominations deadline for The Almond Board of California’s Almond Achievement Award is this week. Almond Board Senior Specialist, Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau tells us what the award is and …
Agri View: Drying Up
Everett Griner talks about the drought drying up more than just crops in today’s Agri View. Drying Up
AgNeTVideo: Tulare FFA Farm Tours
Mike Mederos, Agriculture Department, Tulare High School, and students from Tulare high schools tell us what the Tulare FFA Farm Tours are all about and how they teach younger students …
Fire Blight Spreading in Pears
The number-one disease for pears still remains a major issue and has spread to some new parts of the world.
WTO Ruling Favors U.S. Poultry Versus India
A World Trade Organization panel sides with the U.S. in claims that India illegally kept U.S. poultry products out of that market. Rod Bain has more.
Dairy Margin Protection Program Signup
Dairy producers can now sign up for the new Margin Protection Program. Sabrina Hill has more.
Farmers Deciding on Farm Bill Programs
The nation’s farmers are looking at their options of farm bill programs, and many are deciding whether to choose the Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs. Sabrina Hill …
USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to address the increase of herbicide resistant weeds in U.S. agricultural systems. “Weed …
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
The Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program (BCTVCP) has been preparing for the fall treatment campaign which should start mid-October. Fallow fields continue to be monitored for beet leafhopper populations …
Agri View: 4-H and FFA
Everett Griner talks about 4-H and FFA being highly successful organizations in schools in today’s Agri View. 4-H and FFA
Nut Grower Conference This Month
Nut growers from around the state are invited to an exciting convention and trade show this month. Sabrina Hill has the details.
Fresno Fair Wraps Up
Central Valley groups brought fruits and vegetables from all over the county to one venue in The Big Fresno Fair agriculture building.