Citrus industry leaders are inviting growers to meetings to learn about a treatment plan for the Asian citrus psyllid that could be enacted. Sabrina Hill has more. Citrus meetings in…
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
…rural California and the western United States. It is threatening the survival of whole communities and livelihoods of folks throughout the state. A UC Davis study released earlier this week…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…these rural communities to help residents, businesses and agricultural producers.” Extreme weather, such as the intense drought occurring in the western United States, is putting a strain on water supplies….
Energy Upgrade Loan Alternative
…Loan Alternative Some growers looking at a costly retro fit to become more energy efficient can turn to their power company for help instead of their bank. Pacific Gas and…
Wells Drying Up In Tulare County
Marilyn Kinoshita Like many counties in California, growers’ wells in Tulare County are starting to run dry. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Wells Drying Up In Tulare County…
Almond Board: Be Aware of Dust During Harvest
The Almond Board this week is reminding growers to be aware of the dust caused by normal harvesting procedures. Reduce Dust During Almond Harvest Almond Board’s Associate Director, Environmental Affairs…
Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems
…practical ways to get around it. Nader postponed his retirement to comply. Normally, rice growers bale the straw two to four days after harvest. Nader and his colleagues instead baled…
Expo Changes Increase Opportunities
A central valley food expo is fast approaching with a few changes that may benefit growers this year. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Expo Changes Increase Opportunities The…
Climate Change: Register now for the first California Adaptation Forum
…Rangelands in Adapting to Climate Change Reclaiming Energy: Farms, Forests and Waste Streams CDFA has engaged growers on identifying potential adaptation measures, which are highlighted in the Climate Change Consortium…
Breaking Point on Water for Farmers?
…a lot to not rely so much on Delta pumping. Western Growers Association Senior Vice President Dave Puglia said the crosstalk at the symposium was all asking the same question….
Fighting The Yuck Factor
…media and internet make it difficult to stay out in front of opinions on hot topics like recycled water. Western Growers Association Senior Vice President Dave Puglia says that simply…
Agri View: Citrus Switches
Everett Griner talks about Florida citrus growers thinking about new crops in today’s Agri View. Citrus Switches…
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
…California’s $44.7 billion agricultural value and the region supplies over 25 percent of the nation’s food, according to 2012 County Crop Reports. Central Valley Community Bank partners with numerous growers,…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
…is a testament to the state-of-the-art farming practices and techniques our growers use to minimize water use,” stated Bill Harp, almond grower and chairman of the Almond Board of California….