Robert Sahatjian and his family are a testament to the enduring operation of family farming in the San Joaquin Valley. A fourth-generation raisin producer and farm manager, Sahatjian, along with…
Tax Relief Bill Passed in House Will Support Farming Businesses
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a significant tax relief bill on Wednesday. The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act was passed by a vote of 357 to…
Almond Update: New QR Code Tells the Almond Stewardship Story
…to know the ins and outs. And you can’t do that in an ad.” The design of the QR code itself incorporates elements of farming. Martino said the purpose was…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…the state’s farming economy by “investing $22 million to combat the fruit fly invasion.” At the same time, there is also hope that “the governor and the Legislature will ease…
CSP Opportunities for California Ranchers
…have a lot of wildlife, instead of using the top and the bottom wire as barbed, you may look at doing a smooth wire, which we call wildlife-friendly fencing,” said…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
…providers. TA providers include specialists from the University of California Cooperative Extension Community Education Specialists (UCCS CESs) through their Climate Smart Agriculture Program. “Through our strong relationships with diverse farming…
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
…at Junior Enterprises. She joins Julia Nellis, Social Media Manager at Western Growers, to answer questions WG received on social media about farming. Join us to gain a deeper understanding…
Newest Farm Bureau Location Shows Popularity of Urban Ag
…the state’s broad range of crops, both geared toward a non-farming audience. Douglas says the new relationship will also be good for the farming members of CFBF. “I think this…
Weather’s Impact on Almond Pollination: Insights from BASF
…achieving a successful almond crop, explaining, “Bees are critical to getting a harvestable crop. Even self-pollinating varieties still need bees, but they just require about 50 percent less.” Describing honeybees…
California Chill Report: Fresno County Farmer Sees Yield Boost with Dormex
…year when you don’t, it would really pay off.” Watson, farming Golden Hills variety pistachios on UCB-1 rootstock, emphasized the visual difference in the treated rows, not only to himself…
Navigating Weather Challenges in Almond Orchards: Insights from BASF
…reduced yield. On the contrary, excessively warm conditions can result in a shortened and compressed bloom, affecting pollination due to a limited window for bee activity. Addressing the long-term consequences…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…steps to take along the way. Following a panel discussion on “Unlocking the Value of AI on the Digital Farming Journey” at the Organic Grower Summit, Trice emphasized the need…
Factors Taking Their Toll on the Farming Economy
Several large-scale factors are taking their toll on the farming economy. Senior Analyst covering fruits and tree nuts for Rabo AgriFinance, David Magaña said that persistent inflation is one critical…
CDFA Puts a Pause on SWEEP Solicitation
…help advance the implementation of irrigation systems that can help reduce greenhouse gases and conserve water in farming operations. Components of improved irrigation systems include pump retrofits, soil moisture monitoring,…