…counties, ACP entire-county quarantines remain in place in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura counties. The ACP is an invasive species of…
Farm Radio News/Talk Show Comes to Monterey County
Monterey county farmers have a new radio show designed for those in the ag industry. Farm City Newsday by AgNet West is now airing weekday mornings from 5-6 am on…
Red Palm Weevil Eradicated From Laguna Beach, California
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), working in coordination with California agricultural officials, has declared the Red Palm Weevil eradicated from the Laguna Beach area of Orange County. The…
Kern Ag Community Continues to Promote Successful Spray Safe Effort
…The SpraySafe program was born in Kern County and created by a group of Kern County farmers to reduce spray drift, enhance worker safety and protect public health through more…
Growers introduced to liaisons in Fresno County
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Growers got organized and introduced to grower liaisons in Fresno County for asian citrus psylid quarantine procedures and area-wide treatments….
Sharpshooter Populations Down
…reports. Fresno County Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Fred Rinder says the state has been vigilant in treating for the pest, however, a few other factors are also playing a big part….
Farm Bill and ARC/PLC Decision Aid Tool Workshops
…to 12:00 p.m. – UCCE San Joaquin County, 2101 E. Earhart Avenue, Ste 200, Stockton, CA 95206 Feb. 3, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Visalia Convention Center, 303…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection in Tulare County Expands Quarantine Into Fresno County
…expansion into Fresno County measures approximately 30 square miles; all of Tulare County remains under quarantine as a result of previous ACP detections. The quarantine area in Fresno County is…
International Center for Water Technology receives up to $1.12M grant
…the growth of even more new and existing companies.” The grant will help the center continue to develop partnerships with city and county water planning and conservation departments, area industries,…
Red Palm Weevil Eradicated from California
Courtesy: UCANR Effective January 18, 2015, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is declaring eradication of red palm weevil (RPW) from the Laguna Beach area of Orange County,…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…have been with the university for 30-plus years. More mature advisors are also harder to afford, said Jim Sullins, UCCE county director in Tulare and Kings counties, himself a 32-year…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…county agricultural commissioner detailing an upcoming fumigation at least 48 hours before the scheduled application. Current regulation requires a 24-hour notice. “DPR will make these new measures a statewide requirement,…
El Capitan Achievement Celebrated with California Sparkling Wine
From CDFA Here area couple of exciting photos of Sonoma County native Kevin Jorgeson and his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell celebrating with California sparkling wine after scaling the Dawn Wall…
Fresno State Unveils New Jordan College Honors Program for Ag Students
…of Modesto (Ag Business) • Christina Martinez of Porterville (Child Development) • Kelsie Raulino of Lemoore (Ag Business) • Hannah Rocha of Tulare (Ag Business) • Andreina Torres of Fresno…