…efforts will take place in the near future in the area immediately surrounding the detection. This is the second detection of ACP in San Luis Obispo County. The first detection…
CA Cattle Ranchers Dealing with Hard Times
…and Kara, own and operate a stocker and cow-calf operation, as well as farm grapes on their Monterey County ranch. Listen above to how he is coping through the drought….
Agri View: Endangered!
Everett Griner talks about county Extension agents being in decline in today’s Agri View. Endangered!…
Early Almond Harvest
Almond harvest has come quick this year due to hot temperatures making the process shorter. Early Almond Harvest Kern County Farm Bureau President and Almond Grower Greg Wegis says the…
Counties Busy with Drought Meetings
Like many counties in the state, Kern has been busy with meetings addressing multiple aspects of the drought situation. Drought Meetings Focus on Groundwater Kern County Farm Bureau President Greg…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…Dane County Farmers Market in Madison, Wisconsin, the country’s largest producer-only market, where she kicked off the 15th annual “National Farmers Market Week”, from August 3 through 9, 2014. “The…
Golden State Experience for NAFB
…for NAFB AgNet West was able to put together a tour for NAFB President Janet Atkinson and a group of board members in Monterey County. The tour allowed the members…
Long Wait for Well Pump Help
Several years ago farmers in California could rely on ditch water to aid in their irrigation supply. Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva, like many others around the state, has not…
Celebrating 100 Years of Agriculture
…Years of Agriculture Kern County Farm Bureau Executive Director Beatris Sanders says time if running out however. The deadline to submit your Kern County history is August 1. Sanders said…
Some Row Crop Prices Saving Big Losses
Growers have had to roll with the punches when it comes to drought issues and well problems. Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva says he was definitely going to grow alfalfa…
Water Situation Forcing Farmers’ Hands
…Water Situation Forcing Farmers’ Hands Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva says he hasn’t grown beans for many years, opting for the crop this year due to several of his wells…
Growers Hoping to ‘Get by’ with Well Problems
…are beginning to pump out less water if not running dry. Growers Hoping to ‘Get by’ with Well Problems Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva says managing his wells this year…
Labor Training Helps Energy Efficiency
…the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State, Bill Green, says they work with companies like Pacific Gas and Electric to make saving water and money a priority. Labor Training…
Quarantine Boundaries Complicating Business
Large quarantine boundaries around the state are causing their own problems. Tulare County’s Asian citrus psyllid quarantine boundary has gotten so big that there is little outside the area. State…