…or internet connection. Input Management Services Draw New Users Pioneer continues to build on its Encirca℠ services, including the recent release of Encirca℠ Yield Stand to give growers the insight…
Assembly Member Gray Announces Joint Committee Hearings on Rail
…This meeting will focus on ACE commuter rail and Amtrak services in the San Joaquin Valley. In 2013, the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) proposed expanding service to Modesto, Turlock, and…
Farmers, Ranchers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
…the American Farm Bureau Federation’s AFBF Advocacy Conference. Farmers and ranchers representing nearly all commodities from 43 states gathered in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss top policy priorities and…
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…Services Mike Curry, Johnson Farms Krista Frelinger Tavares, Syngenta Michael Marsh, Yosemite Farm Credit Rosa Perez, Oro Loma Ranch Brandon Rebiero, Wilbur-Ellis Matt Roy, Summit Almonds Taj Samran, Samran and…
Export Training Course Comes to CDFA
…taken CalAgX since its inception in 2005 and past participants have included Blue Diamond Growers, Earthbound Farm, Harris Fresh, Morning Star Packing Company, National Raisins, Point Conception Wines, Ratto Bros,…
Agri View: Busy Girl
Everett Griner talks about how wires changed farm life in today’s Agri View. Busy Girl…
Students Use National FFA Week to Share Importance of Agriculture
…President George Washington’s Feb. 22 birthday in recognition of Washington’s legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. FFA was founded by a group of young farmers in 1928. Its mission is…
Added Benefit to Timed Walnut Scale Treatments
…recent walnut expo, Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dr. Dani Lightle told growers that research is showing a concerning connection between pests and diseases. Lightle says monitoring is key to treatments…
Final results announced for 2014-15 California State Employees Food Drive
…Bank & Family Services; Marilyn Lluch, Food Drive Coordinator – California Environmental Protection Agency; Taylor Roschen, Statewide Food Drive Coordinator – California Department of Food and Agriculture (Source: Zsi Widman)…
Agri View: Farm Vacation
Everett Griner talks about agri-tourism still growing in today’s Agri View. Farm Vacation…
Agri View: Up and Away
Everett Griner talks about farm land still a good investment in today’s Agri View. Up and Away…
USDA Secretary to Keynote Commodity Classic
…Iowa. The 20th annual Commodity Classic takes place Feb. 26-28, 2015, at the Phoenix Convention Center. Established in 1996, Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show,…
More Research for Chilling Requirement Issues
…Farm Advisor Gureet Brar talked to attendees about climate change and what researchers are seeing with lower chilling hours. Complications from Less Chilling Hours The classic chilling hour requirement model…
Benefits of Pheromone Traps for NOW
…monitor for the pest all season long when used with the classic egg traps. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Haviland says these traps should be used together to get the…