…was at Tranquility Farmer John Pishue’s cotton field as it was being harvested. The cotton tour then concluded the morning by seeing the next step in the process at the…
Science Does Not Support International Agency Opinion on Red Meat and Cancer
…France, IARC was unable to reach a consensus agreement from a group of 22 experts in the field of cancer research, something that IARC has proudly highlighted they strive for…
Map Identifies Farmland with Greatest Potential for Groundwater Recharge
…could also mitigate downstream flood risks.” Rain check What can farmers and water managers do in preparation for a potentially wet winter? UC Davis researchers offer these tips: * Minimize…
USDA/NRCS Video: California Soil Health Partnership
…planted) to see if they would improve the lower-producing areas of their fields. But his boss said “no.” He didn’t believe cover crops would make a difference. Undaunted, Sanchez continued…
Almond Leadership Program from the Almond Board
…program is designed to provide a mentored experience for the next generation, including leadership training seminars, hands-on educational opportunities, field experience and a firsthand look at the inner workings of…
The Jacobsen & Laub Family Provides Largest Family Gift In Fair History – Fresno County Historical Museum
…and provided service to Fresno County from farming in the field to voicing concerns at the Capitol and supporting The Big Fresno Fair for more than seven decades,” said Debbie…
Meal Preparation-Part 2
In this part of her series on meal preparation Cathy Isom tells us about freezing it now so you can eat it later. This includes the ingredients as well as…
Meal Prep-Part 1
Today Cathy Isom has tips on how we can save time and money on meal preparation in the kitchen. Meal Prep-Part 1…
Leaching Programs Need to Start Earlier
…Nut Crop Advisor David Doll told growers at a recent post-harvest almond field day that this year could be the earliest that leaching programs should start. Doll says the point…
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…Every agricultural chemical has what is called a re-entry interval before people are allowed to re-enter a field. “There are times when it is necessary for people to go into…
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
…field down the street only had a few hundred pounds per acre,” Matoian said. During harvest, Setton Pistachio usually has about 200 truckloads a day coming to the plant and…
Beet Curly Top Virus Monthly Report
…due to disking, these fields were eliminated from treatment maps. 4 BLH population surveys and host plant surveys were conducted in the Firebaugh area. All of the mapped fields were…
El Nino and Drought Could Deliver a One-Two Punch to Unprotected Soils
…leaving fields untilled this fall. Residue (as well as living plants) slows down rain and lets it infiltrate rather than running off the field. “This builds soil moisture which will…
Trans-Pacific Partnership is Positive for CA Citrus
…California citrus has long been disadvantaged relative to other exporters to Japan. The TPP agreement will help level the playing field. Most fresh citrus imported into the United States is…