…of 1 percent of the total raisin acreage. Although Fresno County has the most acreage with mechanical harvesting, at 33,746, that acreage only represents 28 percent of the Fresno County…
Beet Curly Top Virus Report
…Virus Control Program (BCTVCP) began making arrangements for treatment the week of March 21st. The spring treatment campaign started on March 25th in Kern County, working north to Fresno County….
CA Almond Acreage Increases Again
…the leading variety, followed by Monterey, Butte, Carmel, and Padre. Kern, Fresno, Stanislaus, Merced and Madera were the leading counties. These five counties had 73 percent of the total bearing…
Former Los Angeles Mayor to Speak at Water Technology Conference
…in Clovis. The one-day conference is a BlueTech Valley event presented by the Fresno State International Center for Water Technology that will bring together researchers, industry experts and water experts…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
…Tulare County farmer Chris Lange, who also farms in Fresno County, said he relies on water supplies from nine different agencies. Managing a farming operation in multiple locations with fluctuating…
Agri View: Pistachio Status
…levels of phenolic anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins, and protein. Read the full article. Video From: California Bountiful California Pistachios Near Fresno, the Nichols family is going nuts over pistachios. For more…
DPR Fumigant Notification Workshops
…CA 93962 Spreckels is approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Salinas Fresno area April 14, 2016, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Mosqueda Community Center 4670 E. Butler Avenue Fresno, CA 93702…
New walnut variety ‘Durham’ released
…and ‘Chandler’ as a parent for kernel color and yield. ‘Durham’ has performed well in regional selection test blocks in Butte, Yolo and Fresno counties and in grower trials in…
Fresno County District 4 Citrus Bloom
Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, Les Wright has announced that the citrus bloom period for District 4 will start at 1:00 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016. All citrus growers, pest…
Tree Nut Theft Training Seminar
…N. Fine Ave. Fresno, CA 93727. Payment options for registration include mailing in a check or paying online (fees apply) at www.agprocessors.org/events. For any further questions please contact (559) 455-9272….
Dr. Sandra Witte Named Dean of Jordan College at Fresno State
Dr. Sandra Witte, who has been serving as interim dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State, has been appointed permanent dean, effectively immediately. Dr….
Fresno’s National Ag Week and Nutrition Month
Today, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors proclaimed March 14-18, 2016, to be National Agriculture Week, and the month of March 2016 to be Nutrition Month in Fresno County. National…
Ag Students Win State Farm Bureau Discussion Titles
…we volunteer in the community and encourage prospective students to come to Fresno State.” Next February, Berry will become the sixth Fresno State student to represent California at the American…
Beet Curly Top Virus Report
Beet Curly Top Virus report for February, 2016 Program-wide notice There were two locations in Fresno County that the Program was considering for winter treatment. The overwintering adult females died…