Vilsack Calls CA Wildfire Season ‘Intense’

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Vilsack The cost of fighting wildfires is on the rise and it comes as California has what U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack calls an “intense” wildfire season. Sabrina Hill has…

Measure to Protect Female Farm Laborers

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A measure that seeks to protect female farm laborers from sexual assault and harassment has passed the Senate Floor. Sabrina Hill has more. Measure to Protect Female Farm Laborers A…

Drought Relief Food Giveaway

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Responding to a food shortage and increased demand caused by California’s historic drought, California’s business, agriculture, and civic organizations are partnering with the California Community Food Bank to form the…

AFBF Raises Public Awareness of Agriculture

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The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture continues its education efforts to raise awareness, understanding and a positive public perception of agriculture. Michael Clements has the story. AFBF Raises Public…

Federal Indictment for CA Slaughterhouse

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…Federal Indictment for CA Slaughterhouse The federal charges unsealed this week, name co-owner Jesse Amaral Jr along with two employees of the now defunct California company, according to Meatingplace. The…

HLB Funding Showing Results

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California citrus growers are staying in the loop when it comes to how Florida’s citrus industry is dealing with Huanglongbing. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman was at the 2014 Citrus Expo…

Deere Announces More Layoffs

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…Deere is the world’s biggest farm equipment supplier. The company announced last week third quarter profits dropped 15 percent. None of the affected sites are in California. They are in…

Water Forum August 29 in Fresno

Taylor HillmanDrought, Water

…Next Week The forum is being organized and held by the Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Program. Jerry James with the Fresno Grizzlies tells us the forum topic will center on…

Farmers’ Markets Help Low-Income Families

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…and vegetables. Here are some resources for finding a farmers’ market near you. USDA National Farmers’ Market Directory California Farmers’ Markets Association California Certified Farmers’ Market Southern California Farmers’ Markets…