State Board Drops Planned Grazing Rule

Taylor HillmanEnvironment, Water

…a statewide approach,” the state water board said in its draft resolution. Shasta County rancher Henry Giacomini said the collective comments of California ranchers must have made clear to the…

Ag Program Expanding in Central Valley

Taylor HillmanEducation

…and the program has seen significant success. Area Coordinator Claudia Sersland says her program is expanding in the Central Valley as agriculture education looks to get students more exposure in…

Creating Ag Networks for Students

Taylor HillmanEducation, General

The FARMS leadership program is getting high school students ready for integration into the agriculture industry. Creating Ag Networks for Students The Center for Land Based Learning’s FARMS leadership program…

Record Walnut Production Forecast

Taylor HillmanTree, nut & vine crops

The 2015 California walnut production forecast is at a record 575,000 tons, up 1 percent from 2014’s production of 570,000 tons. This forecast is based on the 2015 Walnut Objective…