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…
Vegetable Growers Soon Have a New Choice
MANA is developing a product that would control nematodes. Sabrina Hill has the story. To visit the MANA website and locate a representative, click here. Click to Open or Download…
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…
24th Annual “Arbor Essence” Event this Saturday
The Professional Tree Care Association of San Diego U.C. Cooperative Extension and the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department are co-sponsoring the 24th annual “Arbor Essence” event. The…
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…
Few Labor Shortages in Napa
…open or download audio report Napa winegrape growers had some issues with labor earlier in the season, but President of Napa Valley Grapegrowers, Jon Ruel says overall, their workforce is…
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…