…in maturity because of the smoke we’ve seen not only throughout the state but specifically in the Sacramento Valley where the vast majority of rice is grown. Fortunately, when it…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Signups Underway, Growers Work Through Smoke Challenges
The signup period for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) is underway. Reports indicate that the walnut crop in the Central Valley appears to be…
Winners Announced for WRCCA Awards and Scholarships
…winner from the Central Valley area is Anthony Venegas, who is currently studying plant science and crop production at California State University, Fresno. Student at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo…
Benefits of Liquid Manure Drip Irrigation Generating Significant Interest
…Central Valley have signed up to begin using the system, with dairies in other states showing significant interest as well. “The yields are the same or better and the environmental…
California Walnuts: “The Crop Looks Good”
It appears that 2020 is shaping up to be a good year for California walnuts. The Central Valley crop reportedly looks healthy and strong. Despite the positive outlook for production,…
California Conservation Project Receive $3.5 Million in Funding
…several issues. The central focus of the project will be the development of riparian corridor conservation easements and source water protection forestland easements. The easements will provide a multitude of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Congress choosing to not replenish the CCC, Valley walnuts…
WIFIA Improvement Act Looks to Assist Public Water Projects
…Project even more affordable, particularly for local, Sacramento Valley agriculture, significantly reducing the cost of water. The annual debt service savings generated by the bill will also help spur additional…
Fresno County Grape Growers Press On Amidst Smokey Conditions
…amount of smoke in the San Joaquin Valley. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen described how growers are faring amidst the adverse conditions created by the wildfires. “Our farmers…
Housing for the Harvest Helps Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
…is offered statewide with a focus on the Central Valley, Central Coast, and Coachella Valley regions. There are currently three counties participating including Fresno, San Joaquin, and Santa Barbara. According…
Bilingual SGMA Video Series to Foster Better Understanding
…land-use model that will incorporate input from a broad cross-section of the community. “I developed this YouTube channel called CaliWaterAg and it’s a channel for San Joaquin Valley growers and…
California Navel Orange Initial Forecast Positive For 2020
…average sets per tree. The report said that the Central Valley of California should account for 81 of the 84 million boxes of navel oranges. It’s important to note that…
The Western View: Dangerous Year For Fire
…out of the mountains into the Central Valley and is approaching productive farmland as well as the homes and small ranches on the east side of the valley. So it…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-08-20
…the San Joaquin Valley, the heatwave hurting late-season pumpkin growth, and why the ag industry should keep an eye on AB 1788. Tune in to the show for these news…