…Bureau Annual Meeting. A Sonoma Valley grape grower who began farming following a successful career in engineering and quantum mechanics, Sasaki is a former Sonoma County Farm Bureau president and…
2020 Mummy Shake Video Contest Winner Announced
…mummies per tree before bud swell. The issue is a bit more problematic in the San Joaquin Valley, which is why ABC suggests having fewer than one mummy per tree….
Challenge Brought Against Proposed Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir
…would create more storage for water to be made available to agriculture. Water from the Delta-Mendota Canal would be pumped through the Central Valley Project and held for later use….
Fresno County Agriculture Remains Number One in The U.S.
…Valley agriculture is extraordinarily dependent upon shipments around the globe and this is very reflective of that.” Unsurprisingly, almonds remained the top crop with a value of nearly $1.6…
Food Safety Collaboration Announced to Study E. Coli
…Western Center for Food Safety. The group will be working with agricultural stakeholders from the Central Coast. The group will be working on a multi-year study to better understand pathogens…
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Outlines Policy Recommendations
…around three principles: supporting voluntary markets and incentive-based policies, advancing science-based outcomes, and promote resilience to help rural economies better adapt to climate change.” The central theme of the recommendations…
Plans to Raise Shasta Dam Get Finalized by Trump Administration
…sits at the head of California’s largest water system—the Central Valley Project. Not only will the project benefit farms, communities and the environment, it will provide ample opportunities for smarter…
Farmer’s Inspiration Leads to Large Squash Donation to Central California Food Bank
…to the food bank’s Fresno distribution center. “The Central Valley Food Bank is working on diversifying the food we offer in meal boxes and distributions,” Minasian said. “I’m really proud…
Federal Officials Moving Forward on Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…crusade against agriculture,” said Congressman Devin Nunes. “Today’s decision to advance this crucial infrastructure project — the Friant-Kern Canal restoration — is yet another historic victory for the Central Valley.”…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Webinar for Western Producers
…Mexico, and El Paso Valley, Texas. The program is a cotton industry effort to validate sustainability practices and provide confidence. The goal is to ensure demand for U.S. cotton remains…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-05-20
…citrus, and water board enforcement actions being taken on dairies across the Central Valley. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Water Board Enforcement Actions Being Taken on Dairies
Dairy producers will need to be mindful of potential enforcement actions from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Director of Environmental Services for Western United Dairies, Paul Sousa explained…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-05-20
…the testing of netted citrus, and water board enforcement actions being taken on dairies across the Central Valley. Tune into the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
2020 Rice Harvest: ‘A Good Year for Quality and Yield’
…in the Sacramento Valley,” said Morris. “So there is a lot of activity now and we’re really pleased to be able to provide that wildlife habitat.” About the Author Brian…