Hanford dairyman Dino Giacomazzi has received the 2012 Leopold Conservation Award from the California Farm Bureau. He won the $10,000 prize for using conservation tillage on all his feed crops….
Letter Demands Vote on Farm Bill
…sector, including the rural businesses and lenders whose livelihoods are dependent upon farmers’ and livestock producers’ economic viability.” Two-hundred, thirty five groups in all signed the letter sent to the…
Farmers Can Get Help to Attend Conference
Scholarships are available for small-scale farmers who would not otherwise have funding to attend the California Small Farm Conference. The scholarship program helps eligible small-scale farmers, ranchers, their employees, student-farmers,…
Fresh Express Recalls Spinach
…18 states, including California. The recall is for 9-ounce packages of Fresh Express spinach with the use-by date of Nov. 7, and product code of S299B25. No illnesses have been…
Almond Board: Almond Industry Conference Moving
The California Almond Conference is moving to Sacramento this year, having outgrown the long-time Modesto venue. The conference is December 11 – 13 at the Sacramento Convention Center. It will…
DuPont Pioneer Offers Information for Growers
…to growers by using technology to help them with their operations. DuPont Pioneer is now feeding farmers important information via the internet and their smart phones. for the Pioneer webpage….
Former Ag Secretaries Speak at Meeting
…problem for today’s farmers 21. Block on food vs. fuel 22. Bergland on land prices 23. Bergland on subsidies for farms and fuels 24. Yeutter on the EPA and renewable…
Protecting California Agriculture
…is a video that explains this fight. An overview of California’s biggest agricultural threat as envisioned by members of the California Invasive Species Advisory Committee. Invasive Species Council of California….
Wine, Just the Way You Like It
Dr. Susan Rodriguez, Research Fellow and Director of the Wine Sensory Lab, California State University, Fresno, explains this is a lengthy process to make our wine taste just the way…
Good Time to Deal in Cantaloupes
…Stephen has to say. Sabrina Hill tells us a little bit more about cantaloupes and where California ranks in the production of cantaloupes. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Brussels Sprouts Gaining Popularity
Brussels sprouts are making a comeback in California.It’s harvest season along the Northern coast and Bay Area. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report For years,…
Record Pistachio Harvest
The pistachio harvest has wrapped up, and while it’s not quite as good as predicted, growers in California and three other states are still expecting a record crop. The crop…
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED FOR CALIFORNIA SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Individuals with interest and expertise in the agricultural sector are encouraged to apply. SACRAMENTO, November 2, 2012 –…
Will Hurricane Sandy Affect Corn Prices?
The powerful Hurricane Sandy may have had an impact on grain corn being grown in the area, which would cause yet another spike in prices for California’s livestock industry. Hopefully…