…ag industry are invited to a one-day seminar on sustainable and organic production in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. It will focus on sustainable and organic production of field crops,…
Marijuana and Central Valley Farms Forum
…several presentations including: marijuana grows on Central Valley agricultural lands; ramifications of marijuana grows on private land; how to draft a lease to evict an illicit grower from private land;…
AgNeTVideo: Tulare Lake Basin Reporting Requirements
New reporting requirements for growers in the Tulare Lake Basin area mean more fees and more work. More of our coverage on the new requirements: New Regulations for Central Valley…
New Regulations for Central Valley Growers
Growers in the Tulare Lake Basin Area are preparing for new reporting regulations when it comes to nitrogen use. Sabrina Hill continues our series on the new requirements. Click to…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…of Congressman Costa. H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, would have provided the certainty needed for Valley agriculture to thrive and continue producing the…
Drip Irrigation in Alfalfa
…for that. He says so far, they’ve had the most interest in drip irrigation for alfalfa in the central parts of the state. For more of the interview with Rinkenberger,…
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….
Almond Symposium Today
Central Valley almond growers are at symposium just for them today. Sabrina Hill is at the symposium, and has this report on why it was two years in the making….
Central Valley Almond Symposium
…as quickly as possible after coming to the Central Valley back in January. He’s bringing together a number of experts for the symposium. They’ll discuss pest problems, disease management, rootstock…
Jacobsen Discusses Water Shortage
It’s one of the biggest needs and biggest problems for Central California growers. Sabrina Hill continues our series on water with Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen. Click…
Grower Experience with No-Till Methods
Some Central California growers are exploring the use of cover crops and no-till methods to save water and improve the soil. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio…
Education Helps in Ag Water Fight
…with the drought situation in California,” Dale said. “Imperial Valley gets the majority of the water that comes from the Colorado River, and it’s used to grow our crops.” “And…
CA Crops Different from Others
…parts of the country almost don’t believe his crop is that far along. Leimgruber says the early success of the crop is due to the weather in the Imperial Valley….
Farm Bill Update: U. S. Representative Jim Costa – California
…an update of where things stand with the Farm Bill from a California perspective. Costa represents a large chunk of the Central Valley. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…