…state’s top agriculture producing counties. Click to open or download audio report. Crops can’t survive without it, but many California growers are constantly in a battle for enough water for…
Several Bills Could Affect California Farms
California growers are told to keep an eye on Sacramento. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download audio report. Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen…
Labor Shortages in Fresno County
Labor shortages are affecting growers in the nation’s number one agriculture county,Fresno, and it could get worse in the months to come. Sabrina Hill talks with Fresno County Farm Bureau…
Grower Experience with No-Till Methods
Some Central California growers are exploring the use of cover crops and no-till methods to save water and improve the soil. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio…
New Technology in Agriculture, Part One
…field, and the president of California Ag Solutions, Monte Bottens says agriculture is keeping pace. He says the technological advances not only help growers now, but future growers as well….
No-Till Cotton Production
Cotton growers attended a special field day on the topic of no-till production. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Cotton growers learned about about no-till…
Promising Research into HLB for Citrus Growers
…trees. Also called Citrus Greening, the disease has caused devastating damage for growers in Florida. California growers have the chance to benefit from research in Florida, like new rootstock trials….
Field Days Coming Up
…management. And on June 4th, avocado growers can attend a seminar titled “Weed and Feed Your Avocado”. It’s at the San Luis Obispo County Cooperative Extension Auditorium. Growers will learn…
Immigration Bill an Uphill Battle
…growers worry about having enough labor to harvest their crops, House speaker John Boehner has made it clear the House won’t pass the Senate’s immigration bill. The senate bill passed…
Fresno County 10th Annual Fruit Trail Opens
…Simonian Farms in Fresno County includes displays from about 20 area growers. Simonian Farms itself is a popular spot for those looking not only for fresh produce, but a little…
Senate Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…Esq., is well known for representing clients in immigration law and representing ag organizations on federal legislative and regulatory matters. He discussed the senate bill with growers recently and said…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
Changes to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program concern industry WASHINGTON, D.C – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of more than 120 organizations representing growers of fruits,…
United Fresh Convention Draws Thousands
Thousands of growers, producers, shippers, and others in the ag industry from around the nation, and even around the world, are in San Diego for the United Fresh 2013 convention….
Labor and Immigration Reform Forum
…bill. Barry Bedwell, president of the California Grape and Tree Fruit League was one of the three speakers on the panel. He said there are ways for growers and the…