…working landscapes across the West. Since proper grazing is beneficial to the wildlife habitat, Richards said the government working in partnership with ranchers makes the most sense for the land…
Hearing On Proposed California Federal Milk Marketing Order
The hearing, which USDA expects to last several weeks, resumes daily (M-F) at 9 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time, at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District Building, 808 Fourth Street, Clovis, Calif….
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
…acres, wildlife experts said. The Central Valley is the most important waterfowl wintering area along the Pacific Flyway, biologists said, and having wetlands available is essential to provide resting area,…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…director of Pacific Egg and Poultry Association, said the current surge in egg prices has more to do with avian influenza, which has resulted in a loss of 35 million…
Progress Reported on Planning for Sites Reservoir
…increases in Sacramento River flows that could be captured by the Sites Reservoir intakes and transported into storage. “We’re setting out to find ways to minimize impacts to species and…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
The USDA-NASS, Pacific Region Field Office today released the crop production forecast for September. The latest survey, which was conducted during the last week of August and the first week…
Packinghouse Field Manager Training for ACP
…in Exeter. Field managers may attend the meeting that is most convenient to them. Hosted by California Citrus Mutual, in partnership with the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP)…
Farm to Fork Exhibition and Great Grape Event to Open at Fresno State
…Special Collections Research Center, in partnership with the Tulare County Museum of Farm Labor and Agriculture, Farm to Fork will feature the immigration history of the Valley’s largest ethnic populations…
Class 46 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…leaders and active volunteers in the agriculture industry and other areas. Class 46 Fellows: • Erin Amaral, Grover Beach, Pacific Vineyard Company • Zach Bagley, Davis, Olam West Coast •…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…organization, the Pacific Institute, which had projected 2014 revenues for California-grown field crops, vegetables, melons, fruits and nuts. The NPR story described figures for annual cash receipts, posted online earlier…
PlacerGROWN, Crop-To-Tabletop Since 1849
Hillview Farms is an example of one of the 1,244 small family-owned farms represented by PlacerGROWN. On Saturday, September 26, PlacerGROWN, in partnership with Placer County Visitors Bureau, will exhibit…
Nature’s Candy From the Growing California Video Series
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Nature’s Candy.”…
From the Growing California Video Series – Drought Landscaping
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Drought Landscaping.”…
Agri View: Oyster Farming
Pacific Oysters Everett Griner talks about oyster farming, a growing enterprise, in today’s Agri View. Oyster Farming…