…to do three months of hard time in Fresno and I’m going to make it happen. And I loved Fresno. And I fell in love with three things in Fresno,…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
Drought damage on a Ranch in Fresno, CA U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cynthia Mendoza/Videographer/USDA photo by Cynthia Mendoza, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers continue to face significant challenges…
California “Fig Power”
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” 99% of figs grown United States come out of the central Valley of California such as Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties. Growing up…
California’s Organic Stone Fruit Production Thriving
California is the largest producer of peaches, plums and nectarines. Most are grown in the San Joaquin Valley, just south of Fresno. By David Adam Kess, via Wikimedia Commons California’s…
FCSO Investigating Two Stolen Cargo Cases: Walnuts and Mandarins
Wikimedia Commons The Fresno County Sheriff’s Ag Task Force is investigating two cases of stolen cargo involving $150,000 in walnuts and $100,000 in mandarins. In both instances, the thief posed…
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
Almond trees alley – Blossom Trail, Fresno California DepositPhotos image The Almond Board of California (ABC) is seeking new board candidates with the election deadline set for April 1. Current…
CDFA and California Agricultural Export Council Host International Buyers
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Agricultural Export Council and Fresno Center for International Trade Development, is hosting over 15 international buyers from Southeast…
Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Vineyard and Winery Workers’ Families
…now earning a master’s degree in viticulture at Fresno State. Another recipient, Denise, has excelled at Yale University, where she is active in academics and extracurricular activities while working toward…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Alternaria This Summer
Almond trees alley – Blossom Trail, Fresno California DepositPhotos image As California’s almond orchards transition from bloom to petal fall, growers are being advised to shift their focus to managing…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
…will take place in four locations throughout the state: March 11: Orland, Glenn Success Conference Center March 12: Modesto, Modesto Junior College East Campus Ag Building March 18: Fresno, Fresno…
Applications Open for California Agricultural Leadership Program Class 55
…change management, and other development areas. The curriculum, supported by four partner universities—Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Fresno State, and UC Davis—includes national and international travel seminars…
Agronomic Minute: Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
…recent years. The exemption covers up to 107,143 acres of almond orchards across 16 counties, including Fresno, Merced, Stanislaus, and Yolo. Under the exemption, growers may apply Kasumin 2L by…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-13-24
…and an article highlighting research from UC Davis and North Dakota State University, which predicts significant economic losses for key California counties like Fresno and Tulare. Featuring commentary from California…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
…from Fresno County (terms expiring September 30, 2027, and September 30, 2028) One grower representative from Tulare County (term expiring September 30, 2028) One nursery representative (term expiring September 30,…