…Motoian spoke to growers at the recent South Valley Nut Conference in Tulare. Motoian says American Pistachio Growers does a good job at marketing their growers product through modern communication….
Urgent Advisory – Tree Nut Theft Emergency Summit
…yourself from these thefts. To that point,WAPA has learned of a thwarted attempt in the South Valley just this afternoon. In response, they have been asked to convene an emergency…
Farm Bureau Awards $4,500 in Garden Grants to Local Schools
…Elementary in Exeter, Saucelito Elementary in Terra Bella, St. Aloysius School in Tulare, St. Paul’s School in Visalia, and Valley Life Charter Oak in Visalia. New garden grant recipients are:…
Pistachio Industry Preparing for Large Crops
Pistachio growers heard how their industry is preparing for large crops in the future at the South Valley Nut Conference. Pistachio Industry Preparing for Large Crops A majority of pistachio…
USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help Landowners
…30-year easement. Tribal landowners also have the option of enrolling in 30-year contracts. In north central Iowa, ACEP funds have been used to add nearly 400 acres to an existing…
Public Water Conversation in Central Valley
…leaders and journalists gathered in the Central Valley to join in a public water conversation. The LA Times and Netafim sponsored the event that led a discussion with California Department…
Transportation Perspectives of U.S. International Food Aid Programs Examination
…fortunate, and the farmers, ranchers, and dairymen that I represent in California’s Central Valley are proud that many of the commodities we produce go to individuals throughout the world who…
Elderly Gifts-Part 2
…help residents pass the time and keep them sharp. Elderly Gifts-2 Learn more about Tamara Roberts, Associate Extension Professional Nutrition Specialist, and CO-CPD, Bates County, West Central Region and the…
The Sweetest Season is Now in Session in Placer County
…grown on the valley floor, and this year’s extended warm weather has given us a harvest earlier in the season than usual,” explained Tom Aguilar, owner of Mandarin Hill Orchards,…
Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture
…Business and Communications practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Corryn La Rue Corryn La Rue is from the San Luis Obispo area along California’s central coast. She…
Senior Gifts-Part 1
…make the spirits of Seniors very bright this holiday season. Senior Gifts-1 Learn more about Tamara Roberts, Associate Extension Professional Nutrition Specialist, and CO-CPD, Bates County, West Central Region and…
New Raisin Variety Being Tested in Central Valley
A new raisin variety is being tested in the Central Valley and it has the potential to make production less expensive for growers. New Raisin Variety Being Tested The United…
USDA Launches New Conservation Effort to Aid Monarch Butterflies
…This targeted 10-state effort by NRCS will invest $4 million in 2016 to help combat the iconic species’ decline. Monarch butterflies are known for their annual migration from central Mexico…
Charter of Milan Establishes Important Values for a Sustainable World
…with Stefano Bonaccini, governor of theEmilia Romagna region of Italy (north-central, between Milan and Florence), as well as his Ministers of Industry and Agriculture, and a delegation of about 15…