…rain and hot, windy weather further damaged fruit set. Photo/Cecilia Parsons (From Ag Alert, California Farm Bureau Federation) Freezing temperatures last winter coupled with impacts from the drought have left…
Agri View: Farm Boys
Everett Griner talks about how some of our politicians have had humble beginnings in today’s Agri View. Farm Boys…
USDA Needs Funding to Fight Forest Fires
We continue our series on the USDA’s need for more funding for forest fire fighting efforts. Susan Carter has more. Forest Service Short of Funds…
USDA Reopens Chinese Market Access for California Citrus
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that California citrus farmers will be able to resume exports to China this season. California citrus exports are valued at $30 million annually. “Resuming…
Agri View: Future of the Family Farm
Everett Griner talks about what will keep the family farm going for generations to come in today’s Agri View. Future of the Family Farm…
Measure to Protect Female Farm Laborers
A measure that seeks to protect female farm laborers from sexual assault and harassment has passed the Senate Floor. Sabrina Hill has more. Measure to Protect Female Farm Laborers A…
Water and the California Farmer – Don Cameron
…Farmer” is a discussion of water in agriculture – Ag’s share of total water use, and the innovative conservation measures already practiced on farms and ranches around the state. More…
AgNeTVideo: Haiti Delegates Visit Salinas High School
…country. The group visited Salinas where they toured the Salinas HIgh School farm learning about the Salinas FFA program. Julie Laughton, FFA Advisor from Salinas High School, discusses the tour….
AFBF Raises Public Awareness of Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture continues its education efforts to raise awareness, understanding and a positive public perception of agriculture. Michael Clements has the story. AFBF Raises Public…
Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting
…noon. The meeting is located at the Bonipak Conference room, 1850 West Stowell Road in Santa Maria. University of California farm advisors, Cooperative Extension specialists, and representatives from the Santa…
Deere Announces More Layoffs
…Deere is the world’s biggest farm equipment supplier. The company announced last week third quarter profits dropped 15 percent. None of the affected sites are in California. They are in…
Water Forum August 29 in Fresno
…Next Week The forum is being organized and held by the Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Program. Jerry James with the Fresno Grizzlies tells us the forum topic will center on…
Pros and Cons of Early Harvest
Crop harvest continues to be early this year across the board. Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen says Fresno County is following suit when it comes to early…
FSA Administrator Juan Garcia Set to Retire
…small farmers and ranchers. As Garcia starts his new chapter, the work at FSA continues to move forward. “Farming and ranching never stands still, and neither does FSA,” said Garcia….