First-of-its-kind Jordan Agricultural Research Center opens at Fresno State The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State celebrated the opening of the new Jordan Agricultural Research Center….
2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values
…of comprehensive data. According toTrends user, Blake Bailey, Assistant Assessor for the Butte County Assessor’s Office, “Trends is an excellent information source. I reference the books constantly, both as an…
GWSS Egg Hatch Begins, Treatments Underway
…efforts on a regional scale between citrus and grape growers. Since late 2015 citrus growers in the General Beale and Edison regions of Kern County have made two insecticide applications…
CDFA Outreach to Seniors
…you’re interested in receiving a SFMNP check booklet, please contact your Local Area Agency on Aging based on the county you live in. California’s SFMNP begins in May and runs…
Certified Farmers’ Markets in California
…wish to sell your commodity. View contact information for County Agricultural Commissioners. Certified Farmers Market Locator: Certified Farmers Markets by County – (pdf) | (xlsx) USDA National Directory Learn more….
Pilot Program to Protect Children from Fumigants
…the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner, the first of its kind in California. The County received funding and support from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) in response to its…
California Raisin Grape Mechanical Harvest Report
…of 1 percent of the total raisin acreage. Although Fresno County has the most acreage with mechanical harvesting, at 33,746, that acreage only represents 28 percent of the Fresno County…
Increased ACP Activity in Central Valley
…of the finds in her county are located along the Highway 99 corridor leading her to believe that these pests are getting some help spreading up the state. Tulare County…
Agri View: Olives in Florida?
…only starting, indications for a successful olive industry look promising. Don Mueller has 400 olive trees near Marianna, FL (Jackson County) and has been selling olives and making oil for…
Conservation Reserve Program Results
…over 400 million acres nationwide. To learn more about FSA’s conservation programs, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/conservation or contact a local FSA county office. To find your local FSA county office, visit http://offices.usda.gov….
Proposed ACP Quarantine Changes
…about the issue in Tulare and Ventura Counties. The Tulare County meetings are taking place this week at the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. The Ventura County meeting will be…
Therapy for Veterans
…Korean War, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, and numerous other military operations. Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs documents about 15,000 veterans in Deschutes County and approximately 2,000 veterans in Crook and…
Beet Curly Top Virus Report
…Virus Control Program (BCTVCP) began making arrangements for treatment the week of March 21st. The spring treatment campaign started on March 25th in Kern County, working north to Fresno County….
PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Markets Opening for Summer
…Placer County and surrounding areas who are looking to enjoy a farm-fresh, healthy lifestyle. The seasonal farmers’ markets offer community members a variety of unique venues for buying local and…