…that would have provided much needed risk management tools and a viable economic safety net for America’s farmers and ranchers.” Read his full statement here. California Congressman Jim Costa says…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
California Congressman Jim Costa (D) blasted the House of Representatives for “allowing the Farm Bill to disintegrate into petty, partisan politics.” The following is a news release from the office…
Berries and Irrigation Study
…to open or download audio report University of California researchers researchers are taking a close look at berries and changes in irrigation regimes. They’re working in four areas around the…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Scheduled
The Almond Board of California Conference has announced the dates for its 2013 conference. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report Almond growers – get your…
Strawberry Mite Management Symposium
Growers are invited to learn more about mite pest management in strawberries next week. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report The University of California Cooperative…
Restrictions Lifted for Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
…the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner worked collaboratively to conduct extensive trapping and visual surveys in the restricted areas. Neither the visual…
California Ag Labor and Immigration
California farmers are facing another labor shortage this year, and earlier in the season. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Russel Efird grows grapes, almonds, and…
Irrigation and Almond Hull Rot
Changing irrigation routines can help growers battle hull rot in almonds, according to several studies. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report As California’s almond orchards…
Growers Need to Speak Up on Issues
A Central California ag leader says growers need to make their voices heard on the issues that affect them, especially Central Valley growers on the topic of new nitrate regulations….
Agritourism in California
Agritourism is a growing trend in many parts of California. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Agritourism is becoming increasingly popular, especially around California’s many ag-based…
Almond Symposium Today
…over two years. California is the world’s largest almond producer, and while there have been symposiums in other parts of the state, the Central Valley growers went about two years…
Push for Citrus in Farm Bill
Just before the senate passed its version of the farm bill Monday, Senator Bill Nelson of Florida spoke up on behalf of all citrus growers, including those in California. Cindy…
Central Valley Almond Symposium
…the UC Cooperative Extension, and they had some expectations from the University of California.” Brar says he wanted to meet those expectations and get useful information out to the growers…
Ag Producers and Social Media
…for California Bountiful. With more than 3,000 followers on his business facebook page alone, he knows a bit about social media marketing. Hear more of McShane’s comments below. Click to…