Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California Bob Curtis has additional tips for growers when it comes to bee health. Hear his comments below. See the…
Almond Board: Almond Industry Supports Bee Health
…Report Almonds are the crop of choice bees and pollination services, according to Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California, Bob Curtis. And he says the…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…say this year’s agricultural water supply has been squeezed dry—wells are going empty, major reservoirs are at a fraction of historic storage levels for this time of year and the…
Deadline Extended for Central Coast Groundwater Cooperative
…planned for the program. They are scheduled for: Wednesday, September 4, at 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Conference Center – 1428 Abbott St., Salinas Wednesday,…
Western, Southern Farmers ‘Need to Work Together’ on Labor
…force for the national labor and immigration cause. Click to Open or Download Audio Report I was able to visit South Carolina peach grower Chalmers Carr, who is also the…
USDA Farm Service Agency Offers Several Programs
The USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs for farmers and ranchers. State Executive Director of California for the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, explains more. Click to Open…
Heat – a Hot Topic
It’s the middle of August, and most of California still has hot days in store. Agricultural attorney Melanie Aldridge says farming businesses need to protect themselves by making sure they…
Farmer’s Markets Gain Popularity
Farmer’s markets continue to gain popularity around the nation – as they connect farmers to the communities around them. Anne Alonzo is the Administrator for the Agricultural Marketing Service. She…
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug- Top Invasive Pest in the U.S.
This one affects a variety of fruits and vegetables, including apples, peaches, figs, citrus, tomatoes, peppers and others. The U.S. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Administrator Sonny Ramaswamy says…
The Almond Board of California has Information for Growers
The Almond Board has compiled new comprehensive information for growers and handlers on best practices for harvesting and stockpiling of almonds. The Almond Board’s Associate Director, Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis…
AgNeTVideo: Citrus Expo 2013-Scent Worx
Pepe Peruyero of Scent Worx discusses how his years of disease detection research has progressed into commercial agricultural applications, including early detection and isolation of citrus canker and HLB. To…
Learn More about Turfgrass and Landscape
The UC Riverside Department of Agricultural Operations is having a Turfgrass & Landscape Research Field Day. It’s scheduled for next month – September 12, from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm…
Fresno-Kings Counties CattleWomen Having a Fundraiser
They’re putting the spotlight on the importance of livestock industries. The California CattleWomen is a statewide organization, and part of a bigger national organization that promotes the beef industry. The…
Secrets to Decline in Honey Bee Health
Researchers are unlocking more of the secrets to the decline in honey bee health. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download audio report USDA Agricultural Research Service…