…understanding that lesser amounts would subsequently be used so as not to exceed the averaged, 70-year limit. The affected areas are largely in Fresno, Tulare, Merced, Monterey, Ventura and Santa…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…be affected later this year, including broccoli, sweet corn and melons from growing regions in Fresno, Mendota and Huron, where farmers will likely cut acreage due to water shortages. Supplies…
Farm and Nutrition Day Hosts Thousands of Kids
The Fresno County Farm Bureau, Big Fresno Fair and many other sponsors partnered again to bring hundreds of third graders from around the valley to their Farm and Nutrition Day….
Sheep Dog Puts on Show for Kids
Kids get to see a sheep dog work at the Fresno County Farm Bureau’s Farm and Nutrition Day…
Negotiations Key for New Water Bill
Council Chambers attendees were spilling out into the lobby at the Water Resource Management Board’s hearing at Fresno City Hall. Supporters heard Senator Jim Costa explain how successful legislation happens…
Farmers Speak at Nationally Televised Rally
Participants at the big water rally in Fresno heard from everyday farmers who addressed the crowd. Something they said is important to hear because they are the ones being affected…
Helados La Tapatia, Inc. Recalls Products
Helados La Tapatia, Inc. Recalls Products Because of Possible Health Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 19, 2014 – Helados La Tapatia, Inc., of Fresno, California, is voluntarily recalling all…
Hundreds Flood Fresno to Support Water Bill
Hundreds of supporters rallied at Fresno City Hall to urge the U.S. Senate to negotiate a water bill. Speakers included politicians and farmers who stressed the importance of improved water…
Cry for Water Continues
…the state this week. Today a crowd gathers at Fresno City Hall. It follows yesterday’s packed rally in Firebaugh where a frustrated and nearly desperate crowd of nearly a thousand…
Grizzlies Accepting Applications for Scholarships
The Fresno Grizzlies and the Gar and Esther Tootelian Charitable Foundation Farm Grown Scholarship is an opportunity for high school seniors continuing their education in agriculture. To see if you…
Crop Progress Around the State
…continued in Fresno County. Nets were placed over mandarin trees to prevent pollination from bees. Young citrus trees were pruned. Almond leaf out began on a wider scale as petal…
2013 Record Year for California Grape Crush
…raisin grape varieties. Thompson Seedless, the leading raisin grape variety crushed for 2013, held 6.2 percent of the total crush. District 13, (Madera, Fresno, Alpine, Mono, Inyo Counties; and Kings…
New Legislation to Help Drought Relief Efforts
…Andy Sousa, director of the Community Food Bank, which helps provide food in some of those areas – namely some of the rural areas of Fresno County where most of…
Senator Galgiani Introduces Water Bond Legislation
…Initial Alternatives Information Report, dated May 2006. (2) Temperance Flat Reservoir located in the Counties of Fresno and Madera, as identified in the Upper San Joaquin River Basin Storage Investigation…