…their contributions to the California wine industry. This year’s inaugural awards go to Fresno State University Professor, Kenneth Fugelsang and Fetzer Vineyards Winemaker, Dennis Martin. Wenger will be honored at…
California Young Farmers and Ranchers Win Big at National Conference
…problem solving, solution building discussion on some tough issues.” Tim Truax of Fresno State represented California in the competition and became the 2018 Collegiate Discussion Meet National Winner out of…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
…for the USDA.” Northey is a fourth-generation farmer and former commissioner for the Dickinson County Soil and Water Conservation District. He has managed and directed natural resource management programs, set…
Low Temperatures Causing Concern for Almond Growers
…of icicles hanging from almond blooms. Courtesy: Kern County Farm Bureau “I have growers from Bakersfield all the way up to Sacramento and what I’ve seen so far and what…
Sonoma County Sustainability Program Close to Achieving Goal
…produced with Sonoma County grapes is done so using sustainable practices. Starting with the 2017 vintage, there are already 24,000 cases of Sonoma County wine bearing the new logo signifying…
Multi-Day Event in Chico will Focus on Soils, Students and Community
…deposits extending in the Northern Sacramento Valley) in Butte County. There will be a group dinner and speakers to follow that evening. Advance registration is required. The event wraps up…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…industry representatives, public officials and academics for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Lakeview Dairy Digester and two other digester facilities in Kern County. The mood was…
Almond Matters: Almond Bloom Arrives
…County David Doll said, “but I suspect that probably by the end of the week we should be seeing more and more flowers open up on these trees and that’s…
AgWell Solar Helps Growers with Energy Optimization
…was a need for an educational platform from Butte County all the way down to Bakersfield, on how to educate on-farm energy management best business practices,” said Boguess. “CALWARE is…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Strong Bipartisan Bill in U.S. Senate
…County, Virginia, that would likely have to comply with the new reporting requirements. “This is most certainly not a toxic Superfund site,” Yager explained from the Virginia cow pasture. “Unfortunately,…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…CA, plans to study Agriculture Education at California State University, Fresno this upcoming fall. Being raised around livestock and animals, Aalexias dreamed of becoming a veterinarian until she reached high…
Sales Closing Dates Near for Most Crops
…crop, state, and county. More information about deadlines are available in the RMA Actuarial Browser. To discuss dates and options, producers should contact their local agent. Learn more at www.rma.usda.gov….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-09-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. We talk with fifth-generation Monterey County rancher and new NCBA President Kevin Kester about the associations…
Almond Board: Election Deadline Feb. 14
…term): Position Three, Alternate: Holly King, Bakersfield (incumbent) Caleb Gervase, Escalon (incumbent) Dave DeFrank, Fresno (petitioner) Candidates for the independent handler positions are: Position Two, Member (Three-year term): Position Two,…