…the business, as the combined eight district coastal region was collectively down by a whopping 29.5 percent in production when comparing 2015 to 2014. Year-on-year production changes for major California…
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
…sustain the production of food and fiber. But, the stakeholders who are singularly focused have been an impediment to improving California’s water crisis.” The bill contains language to create short-term…
Almond Board: Workshops for Growers
…save. Series 1: Almond Board Tools to Ease Irrigation and Nitrogen Budgeting and Compliance Workshops begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude by 1:00 p.m. (lunch complimentary). Expert speakers include farm…
Fresno State President, Faculty and Students Participate in World Ag Expo
…Sickle. The world’s largest agricultural exposition expects to welcome 100,000 visitors from 50 counties to see the latest in farm equipment, chemicals, communications and technology from 1,500 exhibitors on 2.6…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 11
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Farm Bureau Welcomes Introduction of Senate Water Bill
…water crisis,” Wenger said. The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of more than 53,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide…
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
…pasture or range for their entire lives, and managed according to the highest welfare and environmental standards on an independent family farm. Fouch Farm is the third farming business in…
Ron Craft to Lead National Cotton Ginners Association
…Council’s (NCC) Cotton Leadership Program, Craft served as a NCC director in 2015. He also has served on multiple NCC committees, including current membership on the NCC’s Farm Program and…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 10
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Clay Results Could Be Better Than Trials
…Trials Research looking at using kaolin clay to reflect warming from the sun on pistachio trees is showing good results. Cooperative Extension Pomology Farm Advisor David Doll says in hindsight…
Pistachio Cultivar Beneficial During Low Chill
…Farm Advisor Craig Kallsen says the male Peters variety doesn’t time well with the female Kerman variety during those years and some growers have been trying other male cultivars. Kallsen…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 9
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Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…home grown produce sent to California. The vast majority of invasive species infestations in California occur not on farms, but in our urban and suburban residential areas. Consumers are urged…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…20. Recognizing that SGMA is now part of doing business, local farmers and ranchers, and Farm Bureau and other organizations, must be prepared to participate and shape groundwater discussions over…