…on the more processed items in the basket. Energy is an important component of the final price for these products. “As a nation, we continue to enjoy a consistent, high-quality…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
…up to $50,000 for small-scale producers who often sell products locally; and over 13,000 high tunnels, low-cost covered structures that extend the growing season and make locally-grown products available later…
Pest Pressures at Midseason Cotton Update
…in Firebaugh. Cooperative Extension Specialist Bob Hutmacher talked to growers about the up and down season and increased pest pressures. Variable, Yet Good Looking Season Factors For High Pest Pressure…
Pruning Importance and Long-Term Goals
…at high-density farming, but that can be an expensive endeavor. Fabor said although there’s some hope with the new technique and its ability to produce more yield, he’s only seen…
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
…health and plant health programs in both countries, while maintaining the existing high level of protection in these areas. Under the RCC Joint Forward Plan, you have a critical role…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…Initiative (MRBI). Through partnerships, MRBI identifies high-priority watersheds where focused conservation on agricultural land can make the most gains in improving local, state and regional water quality. The new collaborative…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Fresno Raisin Grower
…up. The high court ruled this amounts to unconstitutional government “taking” of private property. The case was brought by Fresno raisin grower Marvin Horne. According to USA Today, Horne has…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management for Food Safety and Quality Control
…too high, open up the tarps in the daytime to allow moisture to escape, and close them at night, when relative humidity tends to increase. While rain doesn’t seem to…
Update on Commercial Orchard Psyllid Find
…immediately after being notified. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is conducting high-density delimitation trapping in the area, and no additional ACP have been detected. The County Agricultural…
Westlands Water District Announces Recipients of the West Side Scholarships
…Honor Roll, Lab Biology II Star of the Month and Wendy’s High School Heisman. Phillip Augusto, a senior at Lemoore High School. Mr. Augusto plans to attend Cal Poly, San…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
…along with extending deadlines, is central to achieving an expected high level of participation,” said Vilsack. “We worked with universities to simplify these complex programs by providing online tools so…
First Detection of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Citrus Orchard Reported
…orchard in the southern most portion of San Luis Obispo County has prompted a high-density trapping delimitation survey of the surrounding area. A new quarantine restricting the movement of citrus…
Dow Received A New Crop Label For Their Fungicide – Quintec
…university, independent researchers and by Dow AgroSciences – confirm the high level of efficacy of Quintec on powdery mildew in tomatoes. Quintec was the top treatment in university trials in…
Westlands Urges Reclamation to Comply With ESA Regarding Releases to the Trinity River
…by Secretary Babbitt provided that the annual flow volumes “may not be changed.” Moreover, in adopting these flow criteria, Interior rejected alternatives that would have resulted in higher flow volumes…