…Everyone Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Marylin Kinoshita says she has heard examples of citrus movement up the state that makes her shake her head. “I just heard of someone who…
Psyllid Quarantines Affecting Bottom Line
…99. “It’s just a matter of getting that leaf trash off the fruit however that happens,” Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Marylin Kinoshita says. “Even with the spray-and-move option they shouldn’t…
Regional ACP Change Unfavorable to Some
…The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is attempting to change that by requesting a regional approach once that happens. Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Marylin Kinoshita says some growers…
ACP Quarantine Changes Not Favored by All
…keep citrus from being able to move freely throughout the state. Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Marylin Kinoshita says some growers won’t be happy with that as the restrictions are costing…
CFBF Seeks Movement on Drought Bills
…California and the West.” Farm and ranch leaders in the Farm Bureau delegation advocated for maintaining momentum toward a single, effective compromise bill that can be signed into law. Tulare…
California Walnut Nursery Sales Report
…of walnut trees to California growers were 18,021 acres for the 2015 crop year. The Chandler variety accounted for the largest percentage of new plantings at 75.8 percent. The Tulare…
California Walnut Acreage Report
…non-bearing acreage. San Joaquin County continues to show the largest acreage with 14 percent of the total, followed by Butte with 12 percent and Tulare with 10 percent each. OBJECTIVES…
California CCA Exam Signup Open
Crop advisers in California and Arizona have the opportunity to register for the August 5, 2016 CCA Exam until June 24, 2106. The exam will be given in Sacramento, Tulare,…
Increased ACP Activity in Central Valley
Tulare County saw an increase in Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) activity with several trap detections and one location raised some concerns with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Tulare…
Proposed ACP Quarantine Changes
…about the issue in Tulare and Ventura Counties. The Tulare County meetings are taking place this week at the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. The Ventura County meeting will be…
Citrus Regulation Scoping Meeting Scheduled
…for proposed regulation changes regarding citrus commodities. Enclosed are the agendas for each day. Date: Thursday and Friday, May 5 and 6, 2016 9:00am – 5:00pm Location: Tulare County Agricultural…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
…Tulare County farmer Chris Lange, who also farms in Fresno County, said he relies on water supplies from nine different agencies. Managing a farming operation in multiple locations with fluctuating…
Theft Reported While Industry Trained
…and stressed how big of an issue this is becoming in California. That point was magnified when the Tulare County Sheriff’s ag theft detectives had to leave halfway through the…
Bureau Seeks Applicants for Youth Leadership Program
Calling all high school sophomores, Tulare County Farm Bureau’s Youth Leadership program applications are now available. Visit the Tulare County Farm Bureau (TCFB) website at www.tulcofb.org to apply online or…