Though it’s almost time for the almond harvest, the time to plant will be here before you know it. Sabrina Hill shares expert advice for improving yields through planting techniques….
California Ag Labor and Immigration
…pulled to harvest fresh fruit to cover those labor shortages, it leaves few workers to do the ongoing maintenance needed by other crops. And that means growers will have to…
Irrigation and Almond Hull Rot
…about two to three weeks before harvest. For more of Holtz’s comments, click the links below. Click to open or download audio report Click to open or download audio report…
Growers Need to Speak Up on Issues
…comes, when the actual water board comes down to Fresno to talk about what they’re going to do … I know it’s a busy time of year. It’s during harvest…
Agritourism in California
…communities. According to the UC Small Farm Program, agritourism can include anything from farm stands to tours, youth camps, and even winery weddings. There’s a broad definition, but it basically…
Boehner Supports House Farm Bill
…nod of approval. Boehner voted against the 2008 bill, and then took issue with the dairy program included in this year’s bill. He says the bill will move to the…
Field Day for Cotton Growers
Several growers attended the Sustainable Cotton Project’s Herbicide Resistance Field Day. Sabrina Hill has more on what they learned and the program that organized the event. Click to open or…
Labor Shortages in Fresno County
…Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen. Click to open or download audio report. Fresno County is heading into the harvest season for a variety of crops and that means the demand for…
Dairy Waste Program Deadline Friday
USDA has extended the deadline on a program that could see more dairy farmers turning livestock waste into energy – but you better move fast to take advantage of it….
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
…Council and the American Meat Institute all have significant worries about the new Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling program – or M-COOL. The pork producers council says it doesn’t expect…
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…
A Salute to Military
…served in the nation’s military. Below are a few programs that help veterans transition into agriculture careers. Farmer Veteran Coalition Veteran’s Sustainable Agriculture Training Program Ag Warriors Program Archi’s Acres…
USDA Final Rule Amending COOL
The final rule is issued by the USDA modifying the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program. Susan Carter has more. Click…
Update on Senate Farm Bill Debate
…fraud and maintain program integrity in the crop insurance program. Amendment 925 Rejected To reform the Federal sugar program, and for other purposes. Resolution 65 Agreed to A resolution strongly…