…Crawford (R-AR-01). Jim Costa “In the San Joaquin Valley, our livestock producers are struggling to hold on in the face of a devastating drought, and farm workers who usually have…
Stinkwort Becoming a Growing Problem
…weed showed up that it was strictly a coastal issue, however it has been spotted more inland moving towards the central valley. Stinkwort Problems See more picture of stinkwort here….
Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater
…… (and) adopting a state definition is critical,” he said. In addition to recommendations from ACWA, proposals came from a variety of groups, including the Valley Ag Water Coalition, the…
100% of California in Moderate to Exceptional Drought
…of water deliveries from the Montague Water Conservation District (MWCD) that this situation has occurred. Growers in Shasta Valley with the primary irrigation district (MWCD) were expected to have only…
Beet Curley Top Virus Update
…lack of rain since then, the filaree was stunted and drying out a week later. BLH counts were still less than 1 per 10 sweeps. Survey in Cuyama Valley produced…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…Valley New Product Awards, please visit www.FresnoFoodExpo.com. The 2014 Fresno Food Expo is made possible in part by the support of the following well-known Valley businesses that have signed on…
California Ranked at Bottom of Agribusiness Friendliness Index
Grapevines and Mustards growing in Napa Valley. California is ranked worst in the nation for agribusiness in a new report. Sabrina Hill has more. Agribusiness Friendliness The Colorado State University…
Monterey County Farm Bureau Hosts Meet the Candidates Forum
…a BBQ dinner and forum panel. Several candidates are invited to take part in a discussion on issues important to Salinas Valley agriculture. More information may be found by clicking…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…in central Los Angeles, near the University of Southern California. It is bordered on the north by West Temple St, on the south by E. Imperial Hwy, on the west…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…and there may be more melons coming from Mexico and even offshore, Villa said. Gary Tanimura, a vegetable grower based in the Salinas Valley, said he will have to reduce…
Farm and Nutrition Day Hosts Thousands of Kids
The Fresno County Farm Bureau, Big Fresno Fair and many other sponsors partnered again to bring hundreds of third graders from around the valley to their Farm and Nutrition Day….
AgNeTVideo: Chateau Julien Winery
Learn about Chateau Julien winery in Carmel Valley. For more about the winery, visit their webpage by clicking here….
Grape Growers get Insight on Top Issues
Grape growers gathered in Salinas for the Central Coast Wine Grape Seminar. Growers learned about the top issues in pest management including the top problem of powdery mildew. UC Davis…
Ruling in CA Water Case
…effects of the coordinated operations of the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project on the Delta smelt was arbitrary, capricious, and unlawful. In its opinion, on a two…