Twenty-four individuals have been selected for Class 44 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. The new fellows will be inaugurated on…
CDFA Considering Dairy Decision
…in Sacramento on whey prices. The hearing was an attempt to move the value of whey in California closer to the federal amount. California producers are currently paid less than…
Judge Says Water Right Fee is Invalid
…no evidence that the water board considered fairly apportioning the fees before they were imposed. “Farmers and ranchers are willing to pay their fair share to support programs that benefit…
Big Discovery of ACP in Tulare County
It’s the largest find yet of Asian citrus psyllids in California. In fact, ag officials found hundreds of the bugs in traps in the city of Dinuba in Tulare County….
Almond Board: Behind the Scenes in Produce Marketing
…Board of California. Click to Open or Download Audio Report We report a lot on how well certain crops are doing in revenues top crop sales, and marketing is certainly…
Preparing for Another Dry Year
…fact that demonstrates how widespread the state’s drought is. As of now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has included all but one of California’s counties in its list of 2013…
Labor and Immigration Reform
…the issue. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report California State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini is among those making their voices heard….
Almond Board: Almond Achievement Award Nominations
Do you know someone who has helped promote the almond industry in one way or another? The Almond Board of California is taking nominations for its annual Almond Achievement Award….
Ag Theft a Growing Problem
It will soon be harvest season for the state’s rice crop, and growers in California’s biggest rice growing areas are dealing with a growing problem: Ag theft. Sabrina Hill speaks…
Help for Those Affected by Rim Fire
There is some help in the works for the farmers and ranchers affected by the Rim Fire burning near Yosemite. Click to Open or Download Audio Report State Executive Director,…
Time to Get Back to the Farm Bill
Congress is coming back to session with some big issues waiting for attention. Among them, is the farm bill. California State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val…
Annual Twilight Field Day This Week
Growers and others are invited to the University of California Cooperative Extension’s annual Twilight Field Day this week. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It’s scheduled for Thursday in…
Meeting for Prune Growers
…California Cooperative Extension and planned for Friday, September 13, in the Yuba City area. The primary purpose of the meeting is to demonstrate and discuss diseased wood removal and renewal…
Online Encyclopedia on Water
A new website puts everything you want to know about California’s water issues right at your fingertips. Aquapedia.com is an online, vetted reference tool for all things water. It’s a…