…and stressed how big of an issue this is becoming in California. That point was magnified when the Tulare County Sheriff’s ag theft detectives had to leave halfway through the…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…currently offered in local communities. Multistate Education and training projects will support the development and implementation of multi-county, state-wide, or multi-state food safety education and outreach programs where there are…
Agri View: Pistachio Status
…levels of phenolic anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins, and protein. Read the full article. Video From: California Bountiful California Pistachios Near Fresno, the Nichols family is going nuts over pistachios. For more…
Lawsuit Challenges Metropolitan Water District’s Purchase of Delta Islands
…League, San Joaquin County, Contra Costa County and the Central Delta Water Agency plan to file suit against the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) charging that its claim…
The Western View: Goodbye to Merle Haggard
…till he had a recording contract. The rest is history. I got to meet him once, years ago, at the Madera county fairgrounds. It was a small friendly gathering, a…
Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship Award
…total scholarship amount that Matt will receive to $4,000. The scholarship was presented at the National Ag Day Spring Luncheon held at the Heritage Hall at the Santa Cruz County…
California Grape Acreage Report
…the estimated grape acreage, the grape acreage data base was compared with data provided from the pesticide application data maintained by County Agricultural Commissioners and the Department of Pesticide Regulation….
Bureau Seeks Applicants for Youth Leadership Program
Calling all high school sophomores, Tulare County Farm Bureau’s Youth Leadership program applications are now available. Visit the Tulare County Farm Bureau (TCFB) website at www.tulcofb.org to apply online or…
Exemption Granted for PSHB Management
…County Agricultural Commissioner’s office prior to application. The California Avocado Commission (Commission) will be working to schedule grower outreach and education seminars on the proper application and use of this…
Veteran Serves Escondido Ag Community
…volunteer workforce that is making a difference in every county in the nation. NRCS works with private landowners to improve soil quality, conserve water, improve air quality and enhance wildlife…
DPR Fumigant Notification Workshops
…CA 93962 Spreckels is approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Salinas Fresno area April 14, 2016, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Mosqueda Community Center 4670 E. Butler Avenue Fresno, CA 93702…
Grants to Help Ag Producers Increase Value of Their Products
…submitted through grants.gov are due June 24, 2016. Additional information and assistance is available through the USDA Rural Development Office serving your county. Since 2009, USDA has awarded 1,126 Value-Added…
New walnut variety ‘Durham’ released
…and ‘Chandler’ as a parent for kernel color and yield. ‘Durham’ has performed well in regional selection test blocks in Butte, Yolo and Fresno counties and in grower trials in…
Almond Board: Nitrogen and ILRP
…the first group of growers required to report. The remaining Central Valley growers will begin over the next two years. Wayne Zipser is the Executive Director of the Stanislaus County…