…people in my Congressional District, living in Kashmere Gardens, 5th Ward and other Northeast areas of Houston and Harris County that comprise the 18th Congressional District. This announcement today is…
Republicans Call for Investment in Water Projects with State Surplus
…being asked to fully fund the construction of Sites Reservoir with an allocation of $2.6 billion. To make necessary repairs to areas of the California Aqueduct and the Friant-Kern/Delta-Mendota Canals,…
Multiple Rice Grower Events to Begin 2022
…24 will take place at 9:00 a.m. at the Evangelical Church in Richvale, followed by the afternoon meeting which begins at 1:30 p.m. in Willows at the Glenn County Office…
Fresh Christmas Tree Needs to be Disposed of – or Recycled
…of January. Check with your local city or county agency to see if tree curbside pickup is available, and also when it’s ok to start leaving your tree on the…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…economy and the trends across commodity markets. Fresno County has maintained its position as the top county in agricultural production for the third year in a row. “Fresno County once…
‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation for State Water Project
…levels being exceptionally low and what DWR expects to be a third dry year. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen said that after the dry conditions of 2021, it…
Summer Heat Made for Unique Year for Some Fresno County Producers
The heatwave over the summer months made for some unique circumstances for some Fresno area growers. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen explained that during most drought years, crop…
California Water Conveyance Upgrades Receive $100 Million in Support
…of the California Aqueduct, San Luis Canal, Delta-Mendota Canal, and Friant-Kern Canal. Collectively, the four canals help provide water to nearly three million acres of farmland and 130,000 acres of…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…depending on the producer’s county. Producers with crops insured under another crop insurance policy or a vertically integrated operation will not be eligible. This new policy derived from research directed…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights Fresno County’s impressive crop report making it the number-one agricultural producing county in…
Getting a Second Chance With USDA Programs
…an appeal. The appeals process will begin with a meeting with the local County Committee. That will offer an opportunity to further explain why a project may indeed fit the…
Week in Review: Voluntary Agreement Talks Break Down, Ag Supports Infrastructure Bill
…sending ballots out for county committee elections for the Farm Service Agency. California producers will be benefitting from significant specialty crop investment made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The…
New Alfalfa Pest Found in Low Desert Area
A new alfalfa pest has been identified in Imperial Valley, California as well as Yuma County, Arizona. Area IPM Advisor for the low desert area, Apurba Barman explained that calls…
County Committee Elections Begin for Farm Service Agency
…in Kern County, etcetera.” To vote in the county committee election, producers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program. Producers can contact their local FSA office to find out…