Len Wilcox explains how this humble nut is a symbol of California Agriculture. Pecans Recently I got to write an article that shows what’s so great about California agriculture. It’s…
Poor Diets Lead to Unhealthy Bees
…Honey bees need a variety of different pollens to keep them healthy these days that isn’t happening. University of California Davis Extension Apiculturist Emeritus Eric Musson says with all the…
Sharpshooter Populations Down
…reports. Fresno County Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Fred Rinder says the state has been vigilant in treating for the pest, however, a few other factors are also playing a big part….
Nationwide USDA Organic Survey Underway
Study of Organic Agriculture Production will Help Develop Programs for Producers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just kicked off the Organic Survey to gather detailed data on U.S. organic…
Farm Bill and ARC/PLC Decision Aid Tool Workshops
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) have partnered to offer free informational workshops at three locations. The purpose of…
Atwater FFA Students Advance to Regional Speaking Finals
…sustainable agriculture. The contest for all participants involves a 6-8 minute speech on an agriculture-related topic/issue, a written manuscript which is scored, and a question and answer period between the…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that applications are being accepted for up to $20 million in grants to facilitate the creation of new, innovative markets for carbon credits, providing…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review January 23
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, a tool for improving your health,…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection in Tulare County Expands Quarantine Into Fresno County
…once in California – in 2012 on a single residential property in Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles County. This plant disease does not affect human health. Residents in the area who…
International Center for Water Technology receives up to $1.12M grant
…campus that include the Center for Irrigation Technology, the California Water Institute and the Water, Energy and Technology Center. Fresno State is also a partner in the Blue-Tech-Valley initiative –…
WUD, NRCS, and Audubon California Working Together
…are excited and energized by this new opportunity to both protect a sensitive species, native to California, and increase sustainability for California’s dairy industry,” said NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez….
Silicon Valley Bank Foresees Breakout Year Ahead for U.S. Fine Wine Business
…a percentage basis and SVB expects that this will continue for the foreseeable future given favorable quality and price dynamics relative to the fine wine growing regions in California. Read…
Red Palm Weevil Eradicated from California
…California. On October 15, 2010, APHIS confirmed the first U.S. detection of this pest in a Canary Island date palm tree stump in a residential area of Laguna Beach, California….
Western View: California Warming
…need to pay attention to this trend and be ready to adapt to a changing environment. Scientists with the University of California are beginning to study this problem and have…