Dairy Brand Making a Comeback

Taylor Hillman Dairy & Livestock, General

…the brand many generations grew up with. Originally known as Crystal Cream & Butter, the company started as a family endeavor back in 1901 in Sacramento. The company changed hands…

Breaking News: Judge Ends Pistachio Lawsuit

Taylor Hillman General

A Fresno County Superior Court judge has ended a lawsuit filed by Primex Farms against the largest pistachio producer world-wide, Paramount Farms. The owners of Primex Farms say Paramount Farms…

Growing Berries With Less Water

Taylor Hillman General

…blackberries will taste with less water to grow them. Other U-C advisors are working with berries from San Diego County all the way up to Santa Clara County. The research…

Cotton Plowdown in Fresno County

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Cotton growers in Fresno County are urged to complete their plowdown activities as soon as possible. Stalks must be shredded by a power-driven shredder that will effectively reduce stalks to…

New GOP Members on Ag Committee

Taylor Hillman General

…the list – Doug LaMalfa from district 1 in Northern California and Jeff Denham from district 19 in Central California. There is still one vacancy. Jeff Denham (left) Doug LaMalfa…

CA Raisin Appeal

Taylor Hillman General

An appeal from a group of California raisin producers is headed to the Supreme Court. It’s the latest movement in the Horne V. US Department of Agriculture case, which stems…

Good Year for Olive Oil

Taylor Hillman General, Specialty Crops

…overall crop has the potential to pass 2-million gallons. According to the California Olive Oil Council, weather and ripeness determine the exact time the harvest begins, and different varieties of…

Wenger Questions Policy of Endorsements

Taylor Hillman General

Should farm bureaus continue to endorse political candidates? California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger brought up that questions during the general session of the federation’s 94th annual meeting. Sabrina…

CA Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting

Taylor Hillman General

With the sound of bagpipes and the National Anthem, the California Farm Bureau Federation’s 94th Annual Meeting General Session is underway in Pasadena. Federation president Paul Wenger kicked off the…

Officials Investigate New Psyllid Finds

Dan Citrus

County, the heart of the Central Valley citrus industry. Batkin said there is a possibility the bug could be “hitchhiking” on big citrus deliveries from southern California to the Central…