…be fully tarped. However, that has changed. “The regulations were delayed. We still do not have a finalized date yet,” Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita said. Kinoshita said CDFA…
Snowpack Water Content Remains Far above Average
…remarkable because of the five dry years that preceded it. Since October 1, the Northern California, San Joaquin and Tulare Basin indices’ rainfall totals are, respectively, 76.5 inches (average is…
Coordinated ACP Management Meetings
…they need with each other. CPDPP Southern Tulare County Grower Liaison Erin Betts said communication between growers is critical to make area-wide ACP management effective. The Tulare County meeting starts…
50th World Ag Expo in Central Valley
The 50th anniversary World Ag Expo begins today at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. There are more than 1400 exhibits, with 26 million square feet of exhibit space. Last year…
“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…has been a member of numerous agriculture associations, including the Tulare County Farm Bureau’s Youth Leadership Program. “I am excited about my future in agriculture,” said Guthrie. “I have worked…
White Rot Highlights Garlic and Onion Meeting
…at the 2017 California Garlic and Onion Symposium in Tulare. The annual meeting is presented by the California Garlic and Onion Research Advisory Board (GORAB) in cooperation with University of…
California Preliminary Grape Crush Report
…leading raisin grape variety crushed for 2016, held 2.0 percent of the total crush. District 13, (Madera, Fresno, Alpine, Mono, Inyo Counties; and Kings and Tulare Counties north of Nevada…
Farm Bill is for Everyone
…sessions occurred this week in Modesto and Chico, with the final three on February 16 in Tulare, February 22 in Salinas, and February 23 in Los Angeles. In this video…
Snow Survey Shows Big Gains
…inches). The San Joaquin Basin rainfall total today is 204 percent of average for the date. Tulare Basin rainfall is 207 percent of average for the date. Shasta Lake, California’s…
Beekeepers, Farmers Prepare for Pollination
…and do the job of pollination. Almond bloom usually begins in mid-February and continues until mid-March. California State Beekeepers Association President Steve Godlin, a beekeeper from Tulare who recently returned…
CDFA Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…8th (4:30 – 6:30 p.m.) Silver Dollar Fair (Harvest Hall) 2357 Fair Street Chico, CA 95928 Tulare (World Ag Expo) – Thursday, February 16th (Noon – 3:00 p.m.) . International…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo Scholarship Available
…Tulare, Kings and Kern counties are encouraged to apply by January 20, 2017, to be considered. A $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to two students who attend a four-year university…
Snowpack’s Statewide Water Content Below Average
…as well as the San Joaquin 5-station and Tulare Basin 6-station links: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/snow_rain.html For a broader snapshot of current and historical weather conditions, see DWR’s “Water Conditions” and “Drought” pages:…
Central Valley Growers Welcome Cold
…Similarly, in Tulare and Fresno Counties temperatures were well within preferable ranges. Most mandarin growers report running wind machines on average 16 hours this weekend. Navel oranges, by contrast, can…