Today is the first day Citrus Expo, which brings citrus growers from California and other parts of the nation to Florida for two days of education and networking. In fact,…
Fresno-Kings Counties CattleWomen Having a Fundraiser
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…
The Market Access Program
How much do you know about the Market Access Program? Rod Bain explains how it helps expand foreign markets to US ag goods. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
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
…For video of Verboon’s comments, click here. For comments from Fresno County Supervisor Henry Perea, click here. For comments from Diana Gomez with the California High-Speed Rail Authority, click here….
Citrus Industry E-news: Fast Track; Snails; Citrus Expo
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive from Florida includes reports from growers who will be participating in the Fast Track program, news of snails in groves, and…
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
…The Fresno-Kings County CattleWomen is a nonprofit organization that promotes the beef industry through things like educational programs, public outreach and a scholarship program. It’s part of the statewide California…