…migrates from the foothills down to the valley floor to feed. The insect starts eating tomato plants before realizing that isn’t what it likes and then moves on. The contact,…
USDA Announces $29 Million to Provide Housing for Farmworkers
…the terms of their agreements. California Coachella Valley Villa Hermosa Phase II – $3 million loan. Funds will be used to add 68 units to the complex. Peoples Self Help…
Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems
Even with an average crop this season, pistachio growers in the central valley are seeing some effects of less chilling hours. Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems At the South…
State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015
…for the Central Valley and Southern California is currently at 20 percent capacity. “Another drought year will severely impact groundwater supplies which are an important resource for farm families and…
Irrigation Trial Covered at Nut Conference
…is only in the second year of existence but he will be showing some of the results at the South Valley Nut Conference in Tulare. The conference is hosted be…
School Lunches: “California Thursdays” Project Launch Follows Success of National School Lunch Week
…school districts: Alvord, Coachella Valley, Conejo Valley, Elk Grove, Hemet, La Honda-Pescadero, Lodi, Los Angeles, Monterey Peninsula, Oakland, Oceanside, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, and Turlock. We look forward to…
The Western View: History of Water Wars
In this week’s Western View, Len Wilcox tells the story of the Owens Valley water wars. Western View 10-22-14 Hear the Western View every Wednesday during Farm City Newsday. To…
Conference to Cover Maximizing Pollination
…at the 2014 South Valley Nut Conference about maximizing your pollination with bee friendly practices in this drought year. Qualls says standing water is important for bees and with efficient…
Nut Grower Conference This Month
…state are invited to the first annual South Valley Nut Grower Conference. It’s Thursday, October 30th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tulare County Fairgrounds. The conference is…
Fresno Fair Wraps Up
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Central Valley groups brought fruits and vegetables from all over the county to one venue in The Big Fresno Fair agriculture building….
California Navel Orange Production Forecast
The initial 2014-15 Navel orange forecast is 81.0 million cartons. Of the total Navel orange forecast, 78.0 million cartons are estimated to be in the Central Valley. This forecast is…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…Soil health has taken a central role in global discussions on climate change, wildlife protection, and sustainable farming practices. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently launched a new…
USDA Announces 2014-Crop Sugar Loan Rates and FY 2015 Sugar Program Provisions
…TOTAL 1,793,672 Texas Rio Grande Valley 201,557 Hawaii Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company 245,499 For more information, contact your local USDA Service Center or Barbara Fecso at (202) 720-4146, barbara.fecso@usda.gov….
Food Hub Training in Northern California
The North Valley Food Hub is set to launch in a few weeks and will give local growers and buyers in the Northern California area another market to connect with…