…use of Kasumin, Cuprofix, and Manzate.” Cal DPR is allowing applications in Butte, Colusa, Fresno, Glenn, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba counties. The Section 18…
VofV: Focused on a Better Future with Ashley Swearengin, Central Valley Foundation CEO and Former Fresno Mayor
…out more at WGA.com. “Food is culture. Culture is people. People are stories.” So says Ashley Swearengin, the CEO of the Central Valley Foundation and former mayor of Fresno, who…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-21-22
…in Fresno County agriculture, and farm laborers lobbying in DC for labor reform. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Week in Review: Federal Intervention Sought in Rail Dispute & Another CA County Hits $8 Billion in Ag Value
More than 190 members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group want Congress to prepare to help prevent a railroad strike or lockout. Fresno County is among the ranks of $8…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
According to the latest crop report, Fresno County agriculture has hit a new milestone for production value. “For the first time ever Fresno County went over the $8 billion mark,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-03-22
…of the upcoming tree crops workshops, and Fresno County dethroned at the top producing ag county. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Week in Review: Bumblebees Get Closer to Endangered Classification & Farm Debt Relief Available
…U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack detailed plans to help farmers with USDA loans who are struggling to make their payments. An ag robotics and technology forum taking place in Fresno…
Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential
An ag robotics and technology forum taking place in Fresno this week has brought together a wide array of those interested in seeing the sector continue to develop. The inaugural…
Almond Update: Irrigation Technology Workshop Series Begins November 3
…be in Fresno at CIT, the Center for Irrigation Technology. Then on November 17, we’re going to be in Bakersfield at the Kern County Pavilion.” The series is being offered…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers fuel prices and California crop progress and conditions report, Fresno County remaining a…
Officials Work to Develop Regulatory Response to New Citrus Disease
…treatments on to prevent populations building of aphids or whiteflies,” said Hornbaker. Fortunately, the limited survey work in residential areas of Kings and Fresno counties has been negative for the…
Cotton Acreage in California Increases 17 Percent for 2022
…16 percent over last year, with a total of 101,407 acres. Upland acreage was reported as 29,627 acres, an increase of 20 percent over 2021. Kings, Merced, and Fresno counties…
Inspiring Students to Appreciate Agricultural Production
…the efforts these teachers make for those that take their classes. Dr. Sam Rodriguez, a professor of ag education at Fresno State, shares this pride and sees great value in…
Navel Orange Forecast Up 19 Percent from Last Year
…used in the survey. Eight of the groves were in Madera County, 109 were in Fresno County, 174 were in Kern County, and 425 were in Tulare County. MANDARIN FRUIT…