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…
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
The proposed high speed rail is a controversial topic around the state. Sabrina Hill has comments from the the Central Valley Regional Director for the California High Speed Rail Authority….
AgNeTVideo: Diana Gomez, CA High-Speed Rail Authority
Diana Gomez, Central Valley Regional Director at California High-Speed Rail Authority, speaks at the Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Series Farm Forum. View her entire statement here….
California High-Speed Rail Forum
…Los Angeles, and provide commuters with a ride that takes just under 3 hours. But, it cuts through the ag land in Central California, where much of the nation’s food…
Could Citrus Canker Cause Problems in California?
Citrus canker is a problem in more humid parts of the nation, but is it something California growers need to worry about? And if so, what can they do about…
Management of Asian Citrus Psyllid
As several counties around California are under citrus quarantine to prevent the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing disease, the pest and the disease are both significant problems…
CattleWomen’s Fundraiser Coming Up
If you’re in Central California, there’s a chance for you to support an organization that promotes the beef industry. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Registration Open for Almond Board Conference
Registration begins today for the Almond Board’s annual conference. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report Registration opens today for the Almond Board’s annual conference, to…
Tulare County Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine
…the area. The Asian citrus psyllid can carry and spread Huanglongbing disease. The disease damages and kills citrus trees. It has been found in only one tree in California so…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Tulare County
…cure once a tree becomes infected. The diseased tree will decline in health until it dies. HLB has been detected just once in California – last year on a single…