…on the east side of the valley. Younger trees were impacted more severely than older trees. Weather during the spring was variable, leading many growers to be unsure about their…
The Western View: North Dakota Pyramid
…and the north pole, is a pyramid, looking like it belongs in the jungles of central America or the deserts of Egypt. But it’s an American made structure that may…
UCANR Releases New Report for Raspberry Production Costs
A new report from the University of California features the estimated raspberry production costs for California’s central coast. The cost and return studies that are released by UC Division of…
Funding Eligibility of Temperance Flat Disappoints Supporters
…$2.7 billion, of which the application was seeking only $1 billion from the Proposition 1 Water Storage Investment Program funding available. The San Joaquin Valley Water Authority along with several…
Fresno State Awarded Irrigation Innovation Grant
…industry researchers will help producers and the irrigation community to continue to be more efficient in food production and water management — something the Central Valley prides itself on in…
The Western View: Moapa Valley
…abundant sunshine of the lowlands such as the San Joaquin. Along the way they infilled the plains and mountains, rapidly filling the country with land-hungry settlers. Moapa Valley, looking east…
Perdue Applauds President Trump’s Selection for USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety
…coli and Salmonella in cattle. She also leads international research teams to Mexico, Central and South America to improve food safety and security and to set up sustainable agriculture systems…
Building Naming Ceremony Celebrates ‘Father’ of Fresno State Viticulture, Enology
…of mechanized raisin harvest practices. The Central Valley currently supplies nearly all of the nation’s raisins, and exports to 50 countries. Recent graduate Kelli Williamson extended Dr. Petrucci’s legacy to…
USDA Supports Specialty Crop Industry with Multi-State Initiatives
…test site at the Cumberland Valley Nursery to assess growth rate and sizing in Armillaria resistant rootstock, and tested in vitro Prunus spp. accessions to analyze their response to Armillaria…
California Industry Aggressively Confronting Sticky Cotton
…and mills. The potential for damage to the industry caused by sticky cotton was the central theme of the event. “If you get that reputation of having sticky cotton, which…
Harvest Begins as Extent of Blueberry Damage Remains Unknown
…locations throughout the state on over 5,000 acres, from the San Joaquin Valley to the Central Coast. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Updated Water Allocations Double, Still Below Half for Southern CVP Agriculture
The United States Bureau of Reclamation recently announced updated water allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors, doubling the amount that was initially expected. Agricultural water service contractors south of…
The Western View: Parkfield Bluegrass
…a quiet and quaint wide spot in the road located in the central coast mountains between Paso Robles and Coalinga. There’s a wonderful little restaurant with outstanding meals, featuring beef…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…during my Farm Bill tour throughout Central Washington last week, and I commend Chairman Conaway for his hard work. It reauthorizes vital trade and agricultural export promotion programs. Also included…