Do you know someone who has helped promote the almond industry in one way or another? The Almond Board of California is taking nominations for its annual Almond Achievement Award….
Ag Theft a Growing Problem
It will soon be harvest season for the state’s rice crop, and growers in California’s biggest rice growing areas are dealing with a growing problem: Ag theft. Sabrina Hill speaks…
Time to Get Back to the Farm Bill
Congress is coming back to session with some big issues waiting for attention. Among them, is the farm bill. California State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val…
Top Ag County Facing Another Year of Water Problems
Fresno County could face another year of serious water shortages, which have a big impact on area agriculture communities. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Annual Twilight Field Day This Week
Growers and others are invited to the University of California Cooperative Extension’s annual Twilight Field Day this week. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It’s scheduled for Thursday in…
Meeting for Prune Growers
…California Cooperative Extension and planned for Friday, September 13, in the Yuba City area. The primary purpose of the meeting is to demonstrate and discuss diseased wood removal and renewal…
Online Encyclopedia on Water
A new website puts everything you want to know about California’s water issues right at your fingertips. Aquapedia.com is an online, vetted reference tool for all things water. It’s a…
Family Farm Wins Against Development
…Download Audio Report The California Department of Conservation (DOC) and the Northern California Regional Land Trust (NCRLT) have created an agricultural conservation easement on the Pamma‐Larkin farm one mile outside…
California Ag Headlines for September 6
Today’s California agriculture headlines include the pistachio harvest, a boost for Brussels sprouts, and crop conditions around the state. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
More Concern for Nation’s Corn, Soybean Crops
We continue our watch on the drought around the nation, which as we know could affect the prices of some things here in California. Another week of drought means another…
California Agriculture Hits New Record
The numbers for last year are in, and California’s agriculture production has hit a new record. It topped $44 billion for 2012. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download…
Water Meeting Next Week
…representatives from the Association of California Water Agencies, California Farm Water Coalition, the Central California Irrigation District, California Natural Resources Agency, and several farming operations. For more information, click here….
Almond Board Conference Preparations
The Almond Board of California continues to prepare for its annual conference, coming up December 3 through 5 in Sacramento. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
More Declines in Pastures and Rangelands, Rim Fire Update
California is still leading the nation when it comes to the worst conditions for rangelands and pastures. The nation as a whole continues to decline in that area. Meanwhile, there’s…