…The $1.3 million project with the Fresno Irrigation District supports efforts including the installation of micro-irrigation systems, pipelines, and groundwater recharge practices. The Lower Tule River Irrigation District has $800,000…
California Chill Report: Fresno County Farmer Sees Yield Boost with Dormex
Gerry Watson, owner of Watson Ag Irrigation and Chemical, is excited to share promising outcomes from his trials using Dormex on pistachio acreage in Fresno County. Already familiar with Dormex’s…
California Chill Report: Grower Finds Success with Dormex in Pistachios
Gerry Watson, owner of Watson Ag Irrigation and Chemical, has reported promising results from trials using Dormex on his pistachio acreage in Fresno County. Watson, who also farms table grapes…
DPR Seeks Comment on Statewide Pesticide Notification System
…in Fresno County and December 14 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. A virtual public hearing is also scheduled for December 19 via Zoom. The draft proposal follows a two-year outreach…
Daniel Hartwig to Take Helm as President of the California Fresh Fruit Association
…His commitment to the agricultural community extends beyond his professional roles, with notable contributions as Board President of the Fresno County Farm Bureau and recent graduation from the California Agricultural…
Navel Orange Forecast Shows Promise for California Farmers
…across counties and varieties. Of these, 741 groves were utilized, with notable concentrations in Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Almond Update: Industry Gatherings Kick-Off Next Week
…the Lemoore event. The morning session on October 24 will have seven Board members in Fresno and ten Board members will be present at the Merced gathering in the afternoon….
Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County
…$900 million. Pistachio value decreased dramatically but was still valued at $649 million. Fresno County The number-two ag county for 2022, Fresno County, increased production value by 0.12 percent. Grapes…
‘Unprecedented’ Lygus Problems for Cotton Growers
…Valley, in areas of Kern, Kings, Fresno, and Merced counties. Isom said lygus problems were still reported further east, but to a lesser extent. The issue has been so bad…
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
…Initiatives at California State University Fresno, the University of Tennessee, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and the University of Wisconsin. These initiatives will utilize the funding to offer…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
COURTESY: FIRA COURTESY: FIRA COURTESY: FIRA COURTESY: FIRA The first inaugural FIRA USA event took place in Fresno last year, with a tremendous response from industry members. Senior Vice President…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Gatherings Coming Up in October
…There will be two gatherings per day, over the course of four days. Gatherings will be held in Safter and Lemoore on Monday, October 23. Fresno and Merced will be…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-06-23
…understanding overall efficacy, the ag trade forecast and Fresno County being hopeful for a harvesting “window of opportunity.” Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-25-23
…crops, the later than average almond harvest in Fresno County, and details on UC ANR’s Climate Smart Agriculture Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…