…grower in Merced County, “because the less we produce, the more it’s going to cost. Hopefully, people are ready to adjust to that.” DPR officials said they understand that no…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are working collaboratively on this project. The 88-square mile quarantine is…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…not get sufficient rains this fall and winter. Sean Villa, president of Great West Produce, a produce broker in Los Angeles County, said he expects a number of products to…
Americans Eating More Foreign Produce Than Ever Before
…area farmer and President of San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Carlos Castaneda says the need for ag labor is a major factor in why U.S. farmers are not able…
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…
Almond Board: Post Bloom Disease Management
In today’s Almond Update, we are taking on the topic of post bloom disease management. Brent A. Holtz, San Joaquin County Director and Farm Advisor, UC Coop Extension, says rain…
Crop Progress Around the State
…were growing well in Stanislaus County. Broccoli and spinach were harvested. Broccoli was also planted. Brassicas and lettuce planting remained active in Monterey County. Mustard covered many of the Brussels…
2013 Record Year for California Grape Crush
…Grapes produced in District 4 (Napa County) received the highest average price of $3,683.89 per ton, up 3 percent from 2012. District 3 (Sonoma and Marin counties) received the second…
Tulare Co. Farm Bureau Backs Both Proposals
…Tulare County Farm Bureau board of directors was the most recent to announce their support as they encouraged politicians to look at current proposals H.R. 3964 and S. 2016. Although…
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
Tulare County Farm Bureau Tulare County Farm Bureau Board of Directors made their support known this week for H.R.3964 and S.2016, the two current federal legislative proposals that address drought…
A Call to Protect Agriculture Education in California
…Teachers’ Association Jim Aschwanden spoke at the meeting which was held at Los Banos High School in Merced County but applies to every agriculture program around the state. A Call…
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…
Almond Board: The Importance of Distribution Uniformity of Irrigation Systems
Blake Sanden For today’s Almond Board Update, we are talking about the importance of distribution uniformity of irrigation systems. Blake Sanden is the irrigation and soils advisor for Kern County…