Colusa County rice farmer Chris Torres, left, and Lake County Farm Bureau Executive Director Brenna Sullivan discuss issues important to California agriculture with Assemblymember Bill Dodd, D-Napa, right, during a…
Dr. Sandra Witte Named Dean of Jordan College at Fresno State
…talk about offering programs from farm to fork and all the business in between,” said Witte. “While most people think of agriculture from the farm end, my connection is clearly…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 17
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Filing USDA Agency Appeal an Easy Process
…the USDA wants farmers and ranchers to know that there are options for growers who receive an adverse decision from the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS),…
Scale Treatments Lasting Several Seasons
…Seasons Farm advisors are not seeing a need to treat for walnut scale on a yearly basis. Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says that makes monitoring and sampling…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 16
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Agri View: Real Horse Power
…more and more difficult. The dire need for new implements, coupled with evolving farming practices, inspired a host of local entrepreneurs, most of whom are themselves horse farmers. Modern farming…
Fresno’s National Ag Week and Nutrition Month
…life…food, fiber and clothing. In Fresno County, more than 400 crops are grown on more than 5,600 farms. For every $1 produced on the farm, more than $3.50 is generated…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…cover the production and handling of certified organic products from farm to market. For farmers and ranchers growing organics, the USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs that can help….
Farm to School Programs Invest in Local Economies
…years, indicating that farm to school programs will continue helping our children and our communities flourish.” Schools report that farm to school programs can increase the number of students purchasing…
Today is National Ag Day
…power and keeps your body fluids in balance. Banana’s are most likely the first fruit ever to be grown on a farm. Macaroni Mania Pasta is one of America’s favorite…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 15
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Ag Students Win State Farm Bureau Discussion Titles
…California Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference in San Luis Obispo. Berry, a junior agricultural business student, posted the top score in the competition that encourages active and…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
…the 2014 Farm Bill, RCPP investments of nearly $600 million have already driven 199 partner-led projects. The program leverages local leadership to establish partnerships that can include private companies, local…