…systems using high and low salinity water for comparison purposes. “That work is going on in Fresno County, and in an area where we have EC levels on the range…
High Tunnels Helping Small Growers Year-round
High tunnels, also known as hoop houses, extend growing seasons for small producers. Growers like Racha Her of Beyond Bokchoy Farm in Fresno have been using conventional hoop houses for…
California Citrus Network Now Available as Grower Resource
…some pictures with their smartphone or their tablet and they can go onto the forum site,” said UCCE Area Citrus Advisor for Tulare, Fresno, and Madera Counties Greg Douhan. “Let’s…
“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Applications Now Available
World Ag Expo® and E.M. Tharp, Inc. have teamed up again to provide the “We Believe in Growing” scholarship, created to support agricultural education. High school seniors from Madera, Fresno,…
Almond Update: Tariff Assistance Workshops This Week
…help growers determine if they are eligible and how to apply. Knoblauch also noted there is significant interest in the workshops, as it appears that the Fresno workshop will be…
FAS Administrator Isley to Lead South Korea Trade Mission
…Association, Fresno, Calif. Cherry Central Cooperative, Inc., Traverse City, Mich.> Cibo Vita Inc., Fair Lawn, N.J. CKJY Exports, Lemoore, Calif. Commercial Lynks Inc., Alexandria, Va. Dairy Farmers of America, Kansas…
Large California Poultry Operation to Shutter
Family run Zacky Farms, known for its turkey production is shuttering its doors after decades of service. The closure of the company’s two plants in Fresno and Stockton will put…
Benefits of FARMER Program Highlighted at Fresno Event
…Fresno. Attendees witnessed the destruction and recycling of older farm equipment that has been replaced by newer models that are more efficient and have lower emission levels. The event was…
California Navel Oranges Forecast to Rebound in 2018-19
…the 703 utilized groves, 11 were in Madera County, 126 were in Fresno County, 407 were in Tulare County, and 159 were in Kern County. 2018-19 California Navel Orange Objective…
California Cotton Acreage Falls Short of Early Predictions
…The counties with the largest amount of acreage are Kings, Fresno, Merced, and Kern. While California did get a decent amount of rainfall, it did not come until later in…
2018 CA Agricultural Leadership Class Selected
…thinking, change management, emotional intelligence and complex social and cultural issues. Seminars are delivered by four partner universities: Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Fresno State and UC…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…Foster Farms, Inc. Demopolis, AL Corndog Plant – Processing Fresno, CA Cherry Ave. – Processing George’s, Inc. Springdale, AR – Feed Mill Keystone Foods LLC Franklin, KY – Feed Mill…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…Fresno State who’ll be working with the farmers to help them to test the new production paradigms.” Information on the three CIG awardees can be found at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/cig/. NRCS administers…
California has a ‘New’ Food Expo
The Fresno Food Expo is going on its eighth year and has grown so much over that time that the organization rebranded the event as the California Food Expo. The…