Joel Lipstick, Product Manager for Bayer CropScience discusses Luna Fungicide for California crops and the importance of maintaining fungicide treatments even in dry times. Joel Lipstich talks about Luna by…
Agriphar Products for Citrus and Almonds
Chris Wooley, North America Marketing Director with Agriphar Crop Solutions, discusses two products for California crops – one that fights Asian citrus psyllid in citrus, and one that fights pests…
Zero Allocations…Again
…environmental successes achieved. Since 1992 those sourcing water from the Friant system have been paying additional dollars per acre foot for environmental enhancements with no accountability. The state of California…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…in the nation to number three. This drop was largely due to the lack of water supply available to Fresno County farmers. “This allocation will force farmers to idle a…
CFBF Leader on Water Shortage, CVP Zero Allocation
…cutoff of water will prolong the impact of water shortages on farmers, their employees and rural communities. It’s maddening because California still struggles to manage water wisely and flexibly, especially…
Statement of Don Peracchi, President of Westlands Water District, on Bureau of Reclamation’s Allocation Announcement
For the second year in a row, California farmers will not be receiving any water from the Central Valley Project. The announcement today from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that…
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
…for agricultural trade, with U.S. agricultural product exports totaling $771.7 billion since 2009. USDA strives to create new marketing opportunities for farmers and ranchers so that they can sustain and…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing…
The California Kitchen: Salmon Kale en Papillote
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Salmon Kale en Papillote with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 6-ounce skinless Salmon fillets Seafood Seasoning…
DuPont Pioneer Enhances Grower Service and Support
…weeds from the start of the season. For 2015, Pioneer® brand T Series with BOLT™ technology will be available to farmers across the Mid-South in maturity groups IV and V….
Big Fresno Fair Announces New San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition
…California Olive Oil Council, headquartered in Berkeley. The judging panel will be comprised of six olive oil sensory experts provided by the California Olive Oil Council. Winners will be announced…
Assembly Member Gray Announces Joint Committee Hearings on Rail
…Senate Select Committee on Rail. It will focus on rail funding, governance, and safety. “Rail transportation is an important next step in California’s infrastructure future,” said Assemblymember Gray. “This Committee…
The California Kitchen: Pork Chops with Kale and Butternut Squash
© istockphoto In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Pork Chops with Kale and Butternut Squash with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Small…
Farmers, Ranchers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
…the American Farm Bureau Federation’s AFBF Advocacy Conference. Farmers and ranchers representing nearly all commodities from 43 states gathered in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss top policy priorities and…