…Fresno and Tulare County Farm Bureaus, as well as the Western Growers Association. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Image credit: Friant-Kern Canal east…
Second Largest Final Grape Crush Report in Nearly A Decade
…Chardonnay was once again the largest percentage of the overall tonnage volume, accounting for nearly 16 percent of the total. District 13, which includes Fresno, Madera, Alpine, Mono, Into Counties,…
Poultry Show Cancellations Continue Amidst Virulent Newcastle Outbreak
…that VND poses a serious threat to the industry. Some of the most recent poultry show cancellations come from the Stanislaus County Fair, the Big Fresno Fair, the Salinas Valley…
Stolen 4-H Goats Recovered
Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Ag Task Force (ATF) have arrested 75 year old Manuel Hernandez of Fresno. He has been booked into the Fresno County Jail for possession…
Cregan Named Fresno County Ag Commissioner
The Board of Supervisors has appointed Melissa Cregan to the position of Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures for the County of Fresno Department of Agriculture retroactively effective March 11,…
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Capitol, Meet New Faces
…in the farming community of Fresno. The invitations and meetings served as a good starting point, but Farm Bureau isn’t going to hold their breath and will continue to fight…
Progress in Combating Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
…infestations were found in any new areas of the state last year, the Pierce’s Disease Control Program continued performing urban treatments in infested areas of Fresno, Madera, and Tulare counties. …
Mechanical Pruning Becoming More Viable for Grape Producers
Researchers continue to look at how mechanical operations affect crops as labor costs continue to rise. Central Valley wine, table grape and raisin growers gathered in Fresno County to watch…
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
Statement by Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen “Water is the lifeblood of Central Valley agriculture. Our region’s jobs, economic activity and overall health is directly related to the…
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Overcoming Resistant Genes
…U.S. and it was in Fresno County,” said Tom Turini, vegetable crops Farm Advisor for Fresno County. “The area where we’ve identified the resistance-breaking strain has expanded annually.” After dealing…
Nutrien to Acquire Plant and Soil Health Firm Actagro
Nutrien recently announced the company has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the Fresno-based company Actagro, LLC. The acquisition will cost a total of $340 million, which will include…
Nutria Issues Continue for California Farmers
…throughout San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Fresno and Mariposa counties. The first breeding population was discovered in September 2018 near Manteca, with 30 nutrias being captured. Courtesy: California Department of Fish and…
Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey
…to hear directly from industry members on what needs are not being met in order to formulate more articulate needs to regulators and lawmakers. Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director…
Small Farms Negatively Impacted by Agricultural Water Use Misconceptions
…when they go to the farmers market and they believe that their actions are worthy of supporting those, but those actions have the opposite effect,” said Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner…