…market has been very good on fresh pears. We should be equal or better than the cannery price,” said Jerry Colombini, Rivermaid agricultural field representative. “Our guys did good last…
NFU Praises FAA for Addressing Challenges and Promises Offered By Drones
…underscored the potential pitfalls of this widespread UAV use, including privacy concerns and safety hazards for air traffic. Drones have been used with increased frequency to monitor private agricultural operations…
Ag Land May Be Key to Replenishing Aquifers
…see if the flooding of agricultural land during winter months could make a significant difference in groundwater basin levels. Replenishing Aquifers With Ag Land UC Davis assistant professor in hydrological…
Valley’s Gold Season 3 Premieres September 9 on ValleyPBS
…knowledge of how important the agricultural industry is and the role it plays in their diet.” ValleyPBS President and CEO, Phil Meyer, is excited about the program’s continued focus on…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of L. A. County
…quarantine restrictions and to allow authorized agricultural workers access to your property to inspect fruit and Oriental fruit fly traps for signs of an infestation. Following the principles of integrated…
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…