Following the detection of several Oriental fruit fly adults and larvae in recent weeks, agricultural officials have established quarantine zones in two portions of Los Angeles County, the first quarantine…
Class 46 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Twenty-four individuals have been selected for Class 46 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. The new fellows will be inaugurated on…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…way farmers have responded to water shortages. More-nuanced coverage of the situation came from news outlets in the San Joaquin Valley, as they reported on record agricultural revenues posted during…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
…Measurement (O.M.) Survey, officially conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service from August 1 through August 29, 2015. There were a few samples completed before August 1 for training and…
DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
DuPont Pioneer and the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) announced today that for the third year in a row, Pioneer will award $300,000 through grants totaling up to $5,000…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…horticulture industry. Several Altman team members actively serve on agricultural boards. The 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award will be presented in December at the California Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Meeting…
Internship Opportunities Available for the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…agricultural industry and the ability to travel to San Diego Jan. 25-30. NCBA President, Philip Ellis, said this internship is a great opportunity for college students to gain first-hand experience…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…the new rule, are regulated as tributaries, AFBF said. According to Farm Bureau, that added jurisdiction would allow agencies to use Clean Water Act authority to prohibit many common agricultural…
PlacerGROWN, Crop-To-Tabletop Since 1849
…Cattle Women and more. “Placer County, with its rich agricultural history, has always produced amazing food and wine,” said Placer County Agricultural Commissioner Josh Huntsinger. “Since 1849, local farmers, vintners…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
A Fresno State study has produced valuable new information on the impact of the drought, including severe economic loss in agricultural revenue, public health impacts, underemployment and migration for farm…
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
…agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to…
Court Denies Motion to Enjoin Releases to the Klamath River
…time when record fallowing of agricultural land is on the rise, community wells are drying up, and more than 95 percent of the State is experiencing drought conditions, today’s decision…
Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting on September 24, 2015
…The meeting will be held at Bonipak Conference Room, 1850 West Stowell Road in Santa Maria. University of California farm advisors, scientists, and an Ag biologist from the Agricultural Commissioner…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…and determination of the Fresno County agricultural industry,” said Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Les Wright. “For the first time ever, the gross value of Fresno County…