The heatwave over the summer months made for some unique circumstances for some Fresno area growers. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen explained that during most drought years, crop…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights Fresno County’s impressive crop report making it the number-one agricultural producing county in…
California Agricultural Leadership Program Selects 51st Class
…days, including a 10-day national travel seminar and a 14-day international travel seminar. Four partner universities will be delivering seminars as part of the program, including Fresno State, UC Davis,…
Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23
…Parlier. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, pre-registration will be required to attend. Cooperative Extension Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor for Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties, Nick Clark said the…
California Plums Gain Market Access to Japan
…Animal Plant Health Inspection Service and Agricultural Research Service, as well as the Fresno and Tulare County Ag Commissioner offices for helping to move the process forward. Access to the…
Agricultural Overtime: ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for Sheep Industry
…the legislation, creating significant cause for concern. Ryan Indart is the President of Indart Group Inc., a third-generation sheep ranching company based in Fresno. He said that the impact of…
Citrus Producers Encouraged to Engage with Grower Liaisons
…Southern Tulare County, growers will be working with Jessica Leslie. Teri Blaser will be serving growers in Northern Tulare County, as well as growers in Fresno and Madera counties. Riverside…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…in Fresno County, Secretary Vilsack heard from local producers about the impacts of drought. Secretary Vilsack noted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) may need to rethink assistance programs…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
Despite the lingering challenges presented by COVID, it appears that overall almond shipments remain strong. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen said it has been a bit of a…
Current Agricultural Labor Market ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’
…labor-intensive parts of the season. Despite the concerning labor market early on, Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen said the extent of the labor constraints has caught many off…
Uncertainty Remains as Some Markets Begin to Pick Up Demand
As markets for agricultural products begin to increase their demand, some uncertainty remains. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen said that the slow reopening of some schools was a…
Acreage of Mechanically Harvested Raisins Declines, But Percentage Increases
…used on nine percent of raisin acreage, for a total of a little more than 13,000 acres. Fresno and Madera counties accounted for nearly all the Overhead Trellis acreage –…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
…its presence since its discovery in 2016. Its impact has been felt dramatically in Fresno County, with the new strain of the virus also moving into Merced, Kings, and Kern…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
Several industry leaders recently expressed agricultural water concerns to California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. After touring Fowler Packing’s facility in Fresno County, Kounalakis participated in a roundtable discussion with industry…