…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…
Salinity Yield Trials in Alfalfa Show Interesting Results
…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…