…in agriculture. The Agricultural Act of 2014 will provide our communities with additional support to attract new economic opportunity and create jobs. We all agreed that outreach and education is…
Breeding Techniques Likely to Trump GM Technology in Produce
GM technology is all the buzz lately, but not so much in the produce sector. David Stark, Vice President of global trades partnerships with Monsanto explains why. CLICK HERE to…
Almond Board: Planning Almond Irrigation During Drought
Like all of the state’s farmers, almond growers are having to make some changes to deal with the drought. There is some technology available to help growers with figuring out…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…risk-based best practices and policies to enhance produce safety across the supply chain,” said Dr. Jim Gorny, vice president of food safety and technology, Produce Marketing Association, and chair of…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…best practices and policies to enhance produce safety across the supply chain,” said Dr. Jim Gorny, vice president of food safety and technology, Produce Marketing Association, and chair of the…
Valley Women to be Honored at Common Threads Awards Program
…support the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (Ag Leadership), Ag One Foundation and charities of the honorees’ choice. Common Threads is a collaborative effort of Ag Leadership, California State University, Fresno’s…
Drought Preparedness Workshop
…open or download audio report. The workshop was organized by the California Department of Water Resources, Center for Irrigation Technology. California State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency Val Dolcini…
Fresno State Earns State Titles at Farm Bureau Collegiate Competition
…Agricultural Sciences and Technology squad won the state team championship. Carlson, an Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary major from Elk Grove, now advances to compete at the national contest — the American Farm…
CIT Director Named National Irrigation ‘Person of the Year’
…major agricultural universities,” said Dr. Charles Boyer, dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. “The award not only honors him, but confirms the longstanding leadership and commitment…
Record Sales And Revenue For Blue Diamond Almond Growers
…edge plant technology designed for producing the highest quality almond products in the world.” “There’s no other way to express the 2012 crop results than to say, ‘excellence delivered,’” said…
Don’t Skip Proper Diagnostics for Plant Diseases
…tools and technology getting the right diagnosis is not only easier now than 30 years ago, but much quicker as well. He says it’s important to get samples and tests….
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Speaks at Fresno State
…to support a strong U.S. agriculture sector. Hosted by the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology in the Satellite Student Union, Vilsack also discussed the importance of agriculture exports…
Farm Grown Scholarships Awarded
…John is a 19-year-old Sophomore at Fresno State. He graduated from Sierra High School in 2012. He is majoring in animal science with an emphasis in meat technology. John has…
AgNeTVideo: Voxien Technology
Science and technology can be helpful tools in agriculture, especially when it leads to new products that help farmers grow the food we eat. Several companies were at the 39th…