…to be held December 3-5 in Sacramento. Almond Board Specialist for Industry Relations, Jenny Konschak, says there are some new and exciting features this year. You can register at AlmondConference.com….
Tulare County Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine
…far, but it is important to the citrus industry to keep it under control. In addition to Tulare County, ACP quarantines are now in place in Ventura, Santa Barbara, San…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Tulare County
…San Diego, Imperial, Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. A total of more than 45-thousand square miles are under quarantine. The ACP is of grave concern because it…
Ag and High Speed Rail Topic at Farm Forum
…from the High Speed Rail Authority. Tickets to the Farm Forum are $35 each and can be purchased in advance by calling 559-320-TIXS. You can find more details at www.fresnogrizzlies.com….
Citrus Expo E-newsletter: Certified Crop Adviser Units; GAPs for Processed Fruit
…World’s Premier Citrus Expo takes place August 14-15 in North Fort Myers, Florida. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo online coverage…
Financial Incentives Encourage Healthy Eating
USDA released the results of the Healthy Incentives Pilot to learn if financial incentives can encourage SNAP participants to buy more fruits and vegetables. Susan Carter reports. Click to open…
Citrus Expo E-news: Seminar Program; Prizes
…Expo takes place August 14-15 in North Fort Myers, Florida. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and…
Deadline for FAACT Class Applications
…program provides community leaders with a comprehensive eight-month series highlighting specific issue areas in agriculture. Participants learn more about air quality, land use planning, water quality regulations and water supply…
Demand for Pork Rising in China
Demand for pork in China is growing and one analyst says that’s the main reason for China’s bid to buy Smithfield. Gary Crawford has details. Click to open or download…
Citrus Expo E-news: New Issue Available
…14-15 in Fort Myers, Florida. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue of the Citrus Expo E-newsletter. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and…
Virginia Creeper Leafhopper Found in Northern CA
…has increased its ground from just Butte County, spreading up to the Oregon border and down to about Sacramento. Growers have also found them in Lake, Solano, Mendocino and Yolo…
Ag Labor Survey
…harvest crops. The CFBF says the survey is confidential and should take less than five minutes to complete. It consists of only nine questions. To access the survey, click here….
DWR Announces Groundwater Assistance Grants
…84, the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006. The program helps local agencies perform groundwater studies, monitoring, and management…