Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California Bob Curtis discusses the importance of bee health and has tips for growers. Click to Open or Download Audio…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…U.S. Drought Monitor shows California is in a severe to extreme drought. No California growing region has been spared the drought’s effects. On the west side of the San Joaquin…
New Communications Manager for Western Growers
…its members. Janas comes to California from Arizona, where he served as Vice President of Public Affairs and Communication at the Arizona Charter Schools Association. For more information, click here….
Deadline Extended for Central Coast Groundwater Cooperative
…planned for the program. They are scheduled for: Wednesday, September 4, at 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Conference Center – 1428 Abbott St., Salinas Wednesday,…
Fruits and Vegetable Crops Struggle in Some States
Here in California many shoppers are used to price differences between local and out-of-state produce. This summer’s very wet conditions in the southeastern states will likely mean consumers in those…
California Pastures Remain Poor
California is still struggling when it comes to the conditions of our rangeland and pastures. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report US Agriculture Department meteorologist…
September is California Wine Month
Wineries around the state are getting ready for California Wine Month. Click to Open or Download Audio Report This is the ninth September with that special designation and many wineries…
Western, Southern Farmers ‘Need to Work Together’ on Labor
Many California growers are struggling with finding enough labor to work the crops this year. Growers around the nation are having the same problem. Sabrina Hill speaks with a driving…
California Agriculture Headlines
…today school garden teams made up of teachers, parents, volunteers, school administrators and others are attending the California School Garden Training Program. It’s organized by the University of California Cooperative…
USDA Farm Service Agency Offers Several Programs
The USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs for farmers and ranchers. State Executive Director of California for the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, explains more. Click to Open…
Heat – a Hot Topic
It’s the middle of August, and most of California still has hot days in store. Agricultural attorney Melanie Aldridge says farming businesses need to protect themselves by making sure they…
Agriculture Crimes a Serious Problem
Agriculture crimes are a serious problem around California – especially in the state’s top producing county, Fresno. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims spoke recently on that topic, and explained how…
The Almond Board of California Working Hard on Conference
The Almond Board of California is working hard on this year’s conference. Get a preview of what’s in store. Almond Board Specialist for Industry Relations Jenny Koncheck explains. Click to…
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
Oriental Fruit Fly Discovery Leads to 130 Square Mile Quarantine SACRAMENTO: Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) says he supports the quick and definitive action taken by the California…
