…develop their experiences. Many county Farm Bureaus in California have been facing challenges in recent years in maintaining membership and involvement in their Young Farmer and Rancher committees. Executive Director…
Reclamation Updates CVP Allocations and Operations
…1, those contactors have been reduced to Public Health and Safety. Limited northern California water storage had already resulted in a Public Health and Safety allocation for north-of-Delta municipal and…
Almond Update: Almond Board Provides 17 Scholarships to FFA Students
The Almond Board of California (ABC) recently awarded a series of scholarships to students during the 94th State FFA Leadership Conference. Specialist of Industry Relations, Rebecca Bailey explained that ABC…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-07-22
…accountable and increase competition, and land conservation and climate resilience efforts in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Rising Chocolate Demand Means More Plant Health Research
…on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress Sponsored Content…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Vineyards Free of Botrytis Issues
…any grower given the right environmental conditions. Technical Services Manager for Northern California for UPL, Katie Driver said there are multiple factors that growers have top of mind when contemplating…
Protect Chocolate Supply by Not Transporting Plants
…World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
The California Kitchen: Fire Blistered Asparagus A LA Plancha
Fire Blistered Asparagus A LA Plancha In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Fire Blistered Asparagus A LA Plancha with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what…
New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
…acres of tree nuts in California. We have 178 member facilities. That’s 20,000 jobs. We’re looking for people that can come out of the university and go to work with…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…in March. The letter was co-signed by nearly 40 organizations including the California Fresh Fruit Association, Western Growers, and California Citrus Mutual. Altogether, the bill has been endorsed by more…
Cotton Acreage Up with Record Prices But Short of Potential Due to Water
…condition of California water supplies. According to the preliminary planting intentions survey conducted by the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA), cotton acreage is expected to be approximately 132,000…
Combating Viruses in Cacao Plants
…Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
…Additional flows detailed in the MOU will be made available through a combination of voluntary fallowing of farmland, reduced diversions, and increased water purchases. California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson…
Snow Levels and Water Conditions at Comparable Levels to 2013 and 2015
California Department of Water Resources (DWR) personnel have indicated that current snow levels and water conditions are similar to those seen during the height of the last drought. During the…