Costa Announces $6.3 Million in Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants

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Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today announced $6.3 million in Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency grants. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, released the…

Crop Progress for June 4

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…planting for second harvest. In Fresno County, onions and garlic were nearing harvest. In Tulare County, summer vegetable planting reached full swing with some fruit already set. Melons, tomatoes, and…

USDA Selects 2014 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows

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…California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA; Lynn Marie Wright, Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA; Karri Hammerstrom, Reedley College, Reedley, CA; Sandra Camarena, Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA; Jorge C. Gibert,…

USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs

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…University, Oklahoma State University, Tennessee State University, University of Georgia, and Fresno State University. View a list of funding for state extension services. Implementation Time Line for Selected Farm Bill…

Agribusiness Export Training Seminars

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Rural seminars launch month-long export development initiative with several training opportunities FRESNO, CALIFORNIA…May 23, 2014: The California Center for International Trade Development (CITD) at State Center Community College District (SCCCD)…

California Processing Tomato Report

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…final contracted acreage. Fresno County remains the top California County in contracted planted acreage for 2014 with 90,000 acres. Yolo, Kings, San Joaquin, Merced, and Colusa County make up the…

FID’s Drought-Shortened Water Deliveries Will Begin June 1

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Fresno Irrigation District Your Most Valuable Resource – Water This year’s severe drought conditions will result in the Fresno Irrigation District’s shortest water delivery service in 37 years. FID’s Board…