Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned animal welfare expert, will speak from 10:45 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 9, at the Fresno State Satellite Student Union (5241 N. Maple Ave.). Her…
Fruits & Nuts Review
…approached veraison. In Fresno County, grapes were sugaring with some mite spray applied. In Colusa, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo Counties, the grape harvest began towards month’s end. The Pinot Gris…
European Grapevine Moth Eradicated From California
…first detected in Napa County in 2009 with subsequent detections and quarantines in the counties of Fresno, Mendocino, Merced, Nevada, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Joaquin, Solano and Sonoma in…
Zika Virus Battle
…the San Joaquin Valley communities of Clovis and Madera. They have been now been detected in certain Fresno County neighborhoods, plus the Bay Area, and Southern California, according to the…
Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Report
…in host plant acreage concentrates BLH on the remaining host plants, increasing counts and allows for better control during the fall treatment campaign. Fresno County Program personnel monitored roadside host…
Ranchers, Loggers Express Concerns About Forest Plans
…to Planning Team Leader, Forest Plan Revision, 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592 or by email to r5planrevison@fs.fed.us. Dennis Pollock is a reporter in Fresno. He may be contacted at…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
California non-citrus fruits and nuts: In Madera County, apricots and pluots were harvested. Orchards continued to be mowed and/or sprayed for weeds. In Fresno County, growers reported continued mitigating practices…
Fresno County Ag Value Declines in 2015
Drought, lower commodity prices and production issues drive report down The Fresno County Department of Agriculture’s 2015 Crop and Livestock Report was presented to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors….
The California Kitchen: Roasted Pork Loins
…1 once Bell pepper Half Cup Apple Vinegar Raisins To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Fresno Food Expo 5 2016 For this…
The California Kitchen: Wawona Frozen Peach Chocolate Bread Pudding
…Cup Peaches 1 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips 3 Eggs 4 Cup Cream To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Fresno Food Expo…
S&W Seed Company Signs First U.S. Sorghum License Agreement
…Seed Company Founded in 1980, S&W Seed Company is a global agricultural company, headquartered in Fresno, California. The Company’s vision is to be the world’s preferred proprietary seed company by…
Fresno Food Expo Reports Record Year
…awards program provided Fresno Food Expo exhibitors an opportunity to enter their new food product, varietal or packaging concept to compete for the “Fresno Food Expo Buyer’s Choice Award” and…
Almond Board: Using All Techniques to Reduce Dust
Harvest time means growers are thinking about ways to reduce dust. The Fresno State farm, which is in the middle of town, has many neighbors to consider. Using All Techniques…
UCCE Helps Hmong Farmers Weather Drought
…Yang, part time staffer Xia Chang, Fresno State student volunteer Sunny Yang, and research assistant Janet Robles from Fresno State’s Center for Irrigation Technology – are working with small-scale and…