Wenger Says Nitrates a Big Issue for 2013

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…When asked what he thought was a key issue for California agriculture in 2013, he said: Nitrates. In addition to nitrates, Wenger said other key issues are water and labor….

Heat Illness Training

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…educate farm labor contractors, growers and supervisors about heat illness prevention regulations will be held on Thursday, April 4, in Easton. The seminar is designed to reduce the problems of…

Wenger Takes On Dairy Protests at Conference

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Wenger touched on issues like dairy protests, water, pesticides, and labor. On the topic of dairy, Wenger said there’s no clear solution to…

Farm Bureau Urges New Ag Labor Program

Taylor HillmanGeneral

The American Farm Bureau Federation talks to congress about a new ag labor guest-worker program. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report American Farm Bureau Federation President…

New License Plate Supports Agriculture

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…the words “Food, fiber, fuel, flora.” Proceeds from the plate will go to the National FFA, 4H and other agricultural education programs. The plates will cost $50 originally, and $40…

Citrus Watch: Damage Reports Increase

Taylor HillmanCitrus, General

…one-fifth of the mandarin crop and nine percent of the orange crop statewide was lost due to last week’s freeze. And, the rising cost of protecting the citrus crop is…

North San Joaquin Valley Peach Day

Taylor HillmanGeneral, Specialty Crops

…Modesto. Registration begins at 8am and is followed by workshops on labor management in tree fruit, and gopher and squirrel control. At 10-20 there is a Cling Peach business meeting,…