…$900 million. Pistachio value decreased dramatically but was still valued at $649 million. Fresno County The number-two ag county for 2022, Fresno County, increased production value by 0.12 percent. Grapes…
‘Unprecedented’ Lygus Problems for Cotton Growers
…Valley, in areas of Kern, Kings, Fresno, and Merced counties. Isom said lygus problems were still reported further east, but to a lesser extent. The issue has been so bad…
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
…Initiatives at California State University Fresno, the University of Tennessee, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and the University of Wisconsin. These initiatives will utilize the funding to offer…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
COURTESY: FIRA COURTESY: FIRA COURTESY: FIRA COURTESY: FIRA The first inaugural FIRA USA event took place in Fresno last year, with a tremendous response from industry members. Senior Vice President…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Gatherings Coming Up in October
…There will be two gatherings per day, over the course of four days. Gatherings will be held in Safter and Lemoore on Monday, October 23. Fresno and Merced will be…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-06-23
…understanding overall efficacy, the ag trade forecast and Fresno County being hopeful for a harvesting “window of opportunity.” Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-25-23
…crops, the later than average almond harvest in Fresno County, and details on UC ANR’s Climate Smart Agriculture Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-23-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the impacts of the recent tropical storm on Fresno County crops, CDFA’s soil…
Proposals for CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Being Accepted
…applying. Workshops are scheduled for August 23 in Escondido, August 29 in Fresno, and August 31 in Sacramento. The first phase of the solicitation process seeks Concept Proposals. Successful applicants…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…hardest with historic rains which caused flooding in several areas. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen said the area did not experience as much turbulent weather as was originally…
Dairy Innovation Grants Available to Producers
Dairy innovation grants are available from the Pacific Coast Coalition Dairy Business Initiative (PCC-DBII), hosted by Fresno State. The third cycle of the grant awards will make funding available to…
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
…online at Almonds.com. Elszy talked about his goal of studying at the College of the Sequoias for a few years before transferring to Fresno State to major in plant science….
Water Board Authorizes More Than a Million Acre-Feet of Groundwater Recharge
…Acres Basin in Fresno County. San Joaquin County will be diverting water from New Hogan Reservoir for groundwater recharge and drinking water purposes. Funding is also being used for reinforcing…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…be providing support including equipment and funding to help local agencies divert high river flows away from at-risk areas. Temporary pumps and siphons have already been deployed by the Fresno…