…County UC Cooperative Extension. “They have been collecting troves of data from various vineyards and they want to feed that into a supercomputer to see if that computer can identify…
Uncertainty Remains as Some Markets Begin to Pick Up Demand
As markets for agricultural products begin to increase their demand, some uncertainty remains. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen said that the slow reopening of some schools was a…
First Assessments of Groundwater Sustainability Plans Released by DWR
…DWR has decided to release assessments as they are completed. Assessments have been completed for the Santa Cruz Mid-County Basin in Santa Cruz County and 180/400 Foot Aquifer Subbasin in…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
…its presence since its discovery in 2016. Its impact has been felt dramatically in Fresno County, with the new strain of the virus also moving into Merced, Kings, and Kern…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
Several industry leaders recently expressed agricultural water concerns to California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. After touring Fowler Packing’s facility in Fresno County, Kounalakis participated in a roundtable discussion with industry…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
…local sheriff’s authority and or their county agriculture commissioner’s office if they see any suspicious activity on their property. Listen to the radio report below. Pesticide Events to Keep an…
Market Concerns Linger as COVID Challenges Begin to Decline
…and more sectors of the economy reopening. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen explained there are significant industry concerns related to market conditions as issues related to COVID-19 begin…
Agriculture Facing More Transportation Issues with Trucking Challenges
…refrigerated containers reflected a high of $10,400 less than two weeks prior. Refrigerated spot rates for produce loads leaving the Kern District, Oxnard District, Salinas-Watsonville, Santa Maria, and the South…
Congress Hears from California Rancher About Wildfire Resilience
…burning millions of acres, destroying ecosystems, and emitting millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide. Fifth-generation cattle producer from Butte County, Dave Daley testified before the subcommittee that a more…
UC Davis Offering E-Learning Sessions on Production Ag Water
Friant-Kern Canal Agriculture Landscape UC Davis is offering a series of online learning sessions focused on water in agricultural production. The E-learning series will provide information on a variety of…
Central Valley Leaders Call for Proactive Drought Action
…in Fresno County, the group of lawmakers from Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare counties declared a regional drought emergency. The action corresponds with other recent efforts encouraging Governor Newsom to…
DWR Awards Prop 68 Grant Funding to Six SGMA Projects
…Recharge and Sustainability Projects. The Southern Merced Subbasin Recharge Project overseen by the Merced Irrigation District will be supported by nearly $5 million. Madera County is receiving a combined $8.4…
California’s Positive Progress: A Sign to Keep Moving Forward in the Fight Against HLB
…is no stranger to this practice and has witnessed first-hand the devasting consequences this pest and disease can have on an industry. First appearing in Miami-Dade County in August 2005,…
Grower Liaison Positions Across the State Now Accepting Proposals
…positions are now being accepted through May 10. Grower liaison positions are open in: Fresno & Madera counties Kern County Northern Tulare County Southern Tulare County Northern Ventura County Southern…