…California. “The California citrus industry is worth about $656 million annually according to the CDFA,” said Senator Huff. “This particular pest has been known to target as many as 230…
Citrus Expo FFA Fundraiser Winners
…card sponsored by Farm Credit. It was certainly a lucky day for Lewis, because he also won a hotel stay. Donna Hunt and Dan Lavalli won golf packages. Citrus Expo…
The Almond Board of California has Information for Growers
…Affairs, Bob Curtis says it was the culmination of several years of work. Click to open or download audio report. For information on The Almond Board of California, click here….
The Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Farm Forum Series
We’ve been following the Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Farm Forum series, as it has involved topics that are important all over the state. The forum brings together speakers for an…
The First Day of Citrus Expo
Today is the first day Citrus Expo, which brings citrus growers from California and other parts of the nation to Florida for two days of education and networking. In fact,…
Fresno-Kings Counties CattleWomen Having a Fundraiser
They’re putting the spotlight on the importance of livestock industries. The California CattleWomen is a statewide organization, and part of a bigger national organization that promotes the beef industry. The…
The Economic Bottom Line for Livestock Producers
Drought conditions in California and around the nation have put big strains on livestock producers. Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University Extension explains the economic bottom line livestock producers must…
FFA Leaders Visited the White House
FFA leaders recently visited the White House and are pushing to get a Farm Bill passed. Susan Carter has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Farmers Markets Welcomed
In some areas of the country Farmers Markets located in urban business districts are gradually becoming more welcomed. Many California cities have farmer’s markets in the heart of downtown areas…
Verboon on High-Speed Rail
We continue our series on the high-speed rail and agriculture with comments from Kings County farmer and Supervisor, Doug Verboon. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download…
Almond Board: Heat Safety Plans Keep Businesses Safe
During California’s hot summers it’s important to keep farm workers safe and when farmers do that, they’re keeping their business safe as well. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open…
High-Speed Rail and Agriculture
…But, it cuts through the ag land in Central California, and several farmers and others in the ag industry are upset with the effects it they believe it will have…
AgNeTVideo: Doug Verboon on High-Speed Rail
Walnut farmer and Kings County Supervisor, Doug Verboon speaks at the Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Series Farm Forum on the topic of the high-speed rail. View his entire statement here….
AgNeTVideo: Diana Gomez, CA High-Speed Rail Authority
Diana Gomez, Central Valley Regional Director at California High-Speed Rail Authority, speaks at the Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Series Farm Forum. View her entire statement here….