This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes the last citrus crop forecast of the season and ways to control psyllids and other summer pests. Want to learn …
Breaking News: House Votes to Split Farm Bill, Bill Debate Underway
The House of Representatives has voted in favor of the Farm Bill Rule, which removes the food stamps and nutrition programs from the bill. Members voted 223-195 in favor of …
Water Use Efficiency for Almonds Seminar
Almond growers are invited to a seminar on water use efficiency. It’s organized by the Center for Irrigation Technology Ag Water Energy Center at California State University, Fresno. The event …
Heat Affecting California Crops
High heat around the state is causing stress to many crops, but helping others. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report
Valadao Pleased With Vote on Water Amendment
On Capitol Hill this week, the House has been working on the spending bill for water and energy programs. Cindy Zimmerman has more. Click to open or download audio report
Vilsack Against Split Farm Bill
The Agriculture Secretary is making his views known on both the idea of splitting nutrition programs from the “farm” bill and on the idea of simply extending the current extension. …
Pomegranate Festival Seeks Sponsors, Vendors
Plans are well underway for Madera County’s annual Pomegranate Festival.
Obama’s Love of Vegetables
Forget about Barack, you can call the president “Broccoli Obama”. Cindy Zimmerman explains. Click to open or download audio report
DWR Announces Groundwater Assistance Grants
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $4.7 million in grants to 26 public agencies from the Local Groundwater Assistance Program. Grant funding is provided by Proposition …
Farm-Only Farm Bill a Possibility
It appears House Republican leaders may be moving forward with a plan to divide the Farm Bill. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report
Heat Illness Prevention
With the death last week of a farm worker in the central part of the state, attention is once again brought to heat illness risks. Sabrina Hill has more. Click …
Declines in Pasture and Rangeland Conditions
The western half of the country, especially California, is seeing further declines in the condition of pastures and rangelands. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report
Possible Changes in Crop Outlook Report
Farmers and traders are speculating now on whether or not USDA will change its previous crop production and price forecasts when its new outlook report comes out Thursday. Gary Crawford …
Volunteers Needed for Yuba-Sutter Fair
People in Yuba and Sutter counties are invited to help out with an agriculture-themed exhibit hall at the Yuba-Sutter Fair.