…included tasting of the special edition Petrucci’s Crush Fresno State red wine that he helped to design and was blended by Fresno State winemaking staff and students in the fall…
California Industry Aggressively Confronting Sticky Cotton
…Summit in Fresno, bringing together individuals from every part of the supply chain to hear the latest developments and offer feedback as to what priorities should be moving forward. “We…
Western Growers Endorses California Water Bond
…the bond would help restore the capacity of the Friant-Kern Canal, a vital component of the state’s infrastructure that conveys water to 1.3 million acres between Bakersfield to Fresno. The…
Administrative Changes Made to the Livestock Indemnity Program
…Farm Service Agency (FSA) authorizes local FSA county committees to accept veterinarian certifications that livestock deaths were directly related to adverse weather and unpreventable through good animal husbandry and management….
The California Kitchen: Pork Belly Keto
…Soy Sauce 1/4 C Worcestershire sauce 4 T Sesame Oil 3 Serrano Chilis 2 Fresno Chilis 1 Bunch Cilantro For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Farmers and Ranchers: Time Running Out to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…and county in the nation. Census data are used by policymakers, trade associations, researchers, agribusinesses, educators, and many others. The information helps inform decisions on farm policy, rural development, and…
Turning Integrated Pest Management Ideas Into Action
…Middleton, director of community affairs for the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District. She outlined the substantial public health concerns associated with pest control in California’s largest urban area….
Perdue Announces New Senior Leaders at USDA
…farmer in Toombs County, Georgia and later founded several successful businesses, including marketing native pine straw and growing olives on a 30-acre farm. He has worked in Italy, China, Belize,…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…top policy concerns – a robust federal crop insurance program, ensuring the ARC-county program is a viable risk management option, and increased resources for trade promotion programs. “We urge the…
Nat DiBuduo Retiring After Decades of Leading AGG
…in Fresno, Madera, and Kern Counties. He and his brother Jerry formed DiBuduo Farm Management before he went on to work as the Vice President of Pro Ag, one of…
2018 Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
The Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are accepting applications for the $10,000 California Leopold Conservation Award. The award publicly honors California farmers, ranchers, foresters…
California Dairies Becoming Increasingly Energy Efficient
…now have invested close to about $90 million dollars in this technology,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said at an opening ceremony for three dairy biogas projects in Kern County. The…
Although Disastrous, Some Benefits Came From Wine Country Fires
Pepperwood Preserve, located in the foothills north of Santa Rosa, experienced the Sonoma County fires first hand. Fire rolled right through the preserve in the middle of the night last…
True Leaders in Service Highlights National Volunteer Appreciation Month
…communities. The goal of the program is to encourage 4-H members in every county to make a big impact on the country. While members are involved with serving their communities…