…the freezing temperatures. Growers used wind machines and overnight irrigation to prevent and limit freeze damage. Navel oranges and mandarins sustained some freeze damage. County inspectors evaluated the extent of…
High Wildfire Threat for CA
A lack of rain and snow coupled with a ridge of high pressure could increase the chance of wildfires in Southern California. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download…
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
…sense than financing your operation with a high-interest credit card.” “For those selling at Farmers’ Markets or through community-supported agriculture operations (CSAs), a microloan can work quite well,” Dolcini continued….
California Among States Getting Grants for Schools
…school districts to purchase needed equipment, with priority given to districts serving a high percentage of low-income children. Outdated equipment can pose a barrier to preparing healthy meals on a…
Early Citrus Damage Reports
…caused by last week’s freezing temperatures. The near-record low temperatures were a major threat to the state’s citrus crop, which at the time of the freeze was still about 80…
Citrus Producers Protect Crops from Cold
California is expecting to get a wave of freezing cold temperatures in the coming days, sending citrus producers into action to protect their crops. Susan Carter reports. Click to open…
Weather Watch for Citrus Growers
…lows between 32 and 29 degrees from Thursday to Saturday. Out in the country where the citrus groves are located, it could dip even lower. If the temperatures stay that…
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
…grasslands and forests. “Californians value both their access to diverse, high quality fresh food as well as environmental quality,” says Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for NRCS in California. “Our role…
“Movember” for Men’s Health
The dairy industry gets hairy with “Movember”. November is globally recognized as men’s health awareness month – bringing light to health challenges facing a high proportion of males – including…
Agriculture Education at Stake
…California Farm Bureau’s Ag Alert, enrollment in agriculture classes has steadily climbed during the past decade and today about 78,000 California high school students take agriculture-related classes. The state funding…
Farm Grown Scholarships Awarded
…John is a 19-year-old Sophomore at Fresno State. He graduated from Sierra High School in 2012. He is majoring in animal science with an emphasis in meat technology. John has…
Public Health Alert for Chicken Products Produced at Three Foster Farms Facilities
…a food thermometer. Using a food thermometer is the only way to know that food has reached a high enough temperature to destroy foodborne bacteria. Consumption of food contaminated with…
Statement by Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, On Farm Bill Expiration
…as to the safety net and risk management tools that are important in planning for next year’s crop. And come January, consumers once again face the impact of high food…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
…Schedule 1 drug back in the 1970s, thus it became illegal to grow the crop. However, it has such a small amount of THC, that it doesn’t produce a high….