…better address the ongoing struggles livestock producers are dealing with. “Now, if producers didn’t participate in LFD, or if their county didn’t trigger, we’re still building Phase 2 of this…
Watershed Infrastructure Projects Receive $420 Million in Support
…increases flow downstream. Examples of REHAB projects include: · Settingdown Creek Dam 54 & 56 – Forsyth County, Georgia: Both earthen dam structures serve Forsyth County as part of the…
Young Farmers and Ranchers Look for New Opportunities to Expand
…develop their experiences. Many county Farm Bureaus in California have been facing challenges in recent years in maintaining membership and involvement in their Young Farmer and Rancher committees. Executive Director…
Protect Chocolate Supply by Not Transporting Plants
…routes from one county to another, they’re not moved with soil. The organism that causes the Black Pod Rot lives in the soil. Dr. Puig is also researching cacao mild…
New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) and Fresno State have officially unveiled a new facility to provide agriculture students with hands-on training. The tree nut processing laboratory is a new…
Community College Provides Students with Professional Training
…Education, Kris Costa works with industry professionals to develop new programs and environments for networking and professional growth. The community college serves residents of Kern County from a variety of…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…have suffered grazing losses in a county rated by the U.S. Drought Monitor as having a D2 (severe drought) for eight consecutive weeks or a D3 (extreme drought) or higher…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…million above the 2021 Enacted level. The Budget also proposes $39 million for the Rural Partners Network – a renewed and expanded initiative to leverage USDA’s extensive network of county-based…
Agronomic Minute: Mitigating Risks of Alternaria Pressure
…up north, it’s mostly an issue in Kern County and the Southern San Joaquin Valley. Alternaria really is at its worst when there’s leaf wetness.” Growers with a history of…
Fresno State Prepares the Next Generation of Agriculture Teachers
Fresno State is known for being home to one of the most in-depth agriculture education programs and for being the source of many of California’s high school agriculture teachers. Dr….
Spring Vegetable Crop Research Update April 6
…Westside Research and Extension Center with and overview of pest and disease concerns in Central Valley vegetable crops from Fresno County Farm Advisor Tom Turini. Zach Bagley from the California…
Discovery FFA Programs Provide Students With New Experiences
Middle school students in Fort Bragg, California have been fortunate enough to receive new agriculture classes as part of their available electives. Fresno State graduate and new agriculture teacher, Becca…
Farm Bureau Leadership Program Provides Students with Soft Skills
High school juniors receive professional skills and experiences from the Tulare County Farm Bureau. This is due to a youth leadership program started for high school students to be more…
Almond Update: Irrigation Maintenance the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
…is critical. The irrigation system maintenance webinar will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15. The first presenter of the morning will be Kevin Greer with the Tehama County…