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…
The Almond Board of California has Information for Growers
…Affairs, Bob Curtis says it was the culmination of several years of work. Click to open or download audio report. For information on The Almond Board of California, click here….
The First Day of Citrus Expo
Today is the first day Citrus Expo, which brings citrus growers from California and other parts of the nation to Florida for two days of education and networking. In fact,…
Fresno-Kings Counties CattleWomen Having a Fundraiser
They’re putting the spotlight on the importance of livestock industries. The California CattleWomen is a statewide organization, and part of a bigger national organization that promotes the beef industry. The…
The Economic Bottom Line for Livestock Producers
Drought conditions in California and around the nation have put big strains on livestock producers. Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University Extension explains the economic bottom line livestock producers must…
Boosting Nutritional Value of Rice
Rice is one of the most important commodities in the world and now USDA research could improve its nutritional value. Sabrina Hill tells us what scientists are discovering. Click to…
Farmers Markets Welcomed
In some areas of the country Farmers Markets located in urban business districts are gradually becoming more welcomed. Many California cities have farmer’s markets in the heart of downtown areas…
Verboon on High-Speed Rail
…passionate opposition to the plans. Doug Verboon is on the Kings County Board of Supervisors, and third generation farmer. He’s also the county’s 2013 Agriculturalist of the Year. Verboon spoke…
Almond Board: Heat Safety Plans Keep Businesses Safe
During California’s hot summers it’s important to keep farm workers safe and when farmers do that, they’re keeping their business safe as well. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open…
High-Speed Rail and Agriculture
…Grizzlies Farm Forum. Three speakers were present, including Gomez, Walnut grower and Kings County Supervisor Doug Verboon, and Fresno County Supervisor Henry Perea. For comments from Walnut grower and Kings…
AgNeTVideo: Doug Verboon on High-Speed Rail
Walnut farmer and Kings County Supervisor, Doug Verboon speaks at the Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Series Farm Forum on the topic of the high-speed rail. View his entire statement here….
