A California dairy farmer is now known around the state for his tireless work on land conservation practices. Dino Giacomazzi also shares his ideas with anyone who wants to better…
Showcasing CA’s Ag Industry
…insurance company Nationwide Agribusiness is donating 300-thousand dollars to the California Farm Bureau Federation. Paul Wenger, President of the California Farm Bureau Federation believes California Bountiful is a very important…
Dairy Brand Making a Comeback
…the brand many generations grew up with. Originally known as Crystal Cream & Butter, the company started as a family endeavor back in 1901 in Sacramento. The company changed hands…
Breaking News: Judge Ends Pistachio Lawsuit
A Fresno County Superior Court judge has ended a lawsuit filed by Primex Farms against the largest pistachio producer world-wide, Paramount Farms. The owners of Primex Farms say Paramount Farms…
CDFA Schedules Hearing on Milk Pricing
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has scheduled a hearing to consider temporary changes to all five milk price classes. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download…
Almond Board Meeting This Week
The Almond Board of California is having it’s annual meeting this week in Sacramento. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The meeting was moved from…
Growing Berries With Less Water
…blackberries will taste with less water to grow them. Other U-C advisors are working with berries from San Diego County all the way up to Santa Clara County. The research…
Cotton Plowdown in Fresno County
Cotton growers in Fresno County are urged to complete their plowdown activities as soon as possible. Stalks must be shredded by a power-driven shredder that will effectively reduce stalks to…
FDA Increases Irradiation Allowances
Two final rules by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration which increase the maximum allowable dosage of irradiation in meat and poultry products is now in effect. Sabrina Hill has…
New GOP Members on Ag Committee
…the list – Doug LaMalfa from district 1 in Northern California and Jeff Denham from district 19 in Central California. There is still one vacancy. Jeff Denham (left) Doug LaMalfa…
Ruling Awaited in MD Ag Case
Farmers and environmentalists around the nation are awaiting a ruling from a judge in Baltimore, Maryland. A poultry farm is accused of violating the federal Clean Water Act by polluting…
CA Raisin Appeal
An appeal from a group of California raisin producers is headed to the Supreme Court. It’s the latest movement in the Horne V. US Department of Agriculture case, which stems…
Good Year for Olive Oil
…overall crop has the potential to pass 2-million gallons. According to the California Olive Oil Council, weather and ripeness determine the exact time the harvest begins, and different varieties of…
Slight Upswing in Dairy Sales
California’s dairies are seeing a slight upswing in sales. The holidays typically boost dairy sales, which is desperately needed by many dairies around the state. Click to Open or Download…
