Just before the senate passed its version of the farm bill Monday, Senator Bill Nelson of Florida spoke up on behalf of all citrus growers, including those in California. Cindy…
Central Valley Almond Symposium
Almond growers are invited to a symposium tomorrow at the Kerman Community Center in Fresno County. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report For the first…
Preventing Navel Orangeworm in Almonds
Almond growers should take steps now to prevent a big problem with Navel Orangeworm this year. Sabrina Hill talks with UC Nut Advisor Dr. Gurreet Brar. Click to Open or…
Race 1 and Race 4 Fusarium are Different
…download audio report. Fusarium can cause serious damage to cotton and other crops around California. Growers deal with a few types of the fungus, classified as races, and Dr. Bob…
Dealing with Race 4 Fusarium
…Click to open or download audio report. UC Cotton Extension Specialist Dr. Bob Hutmacher spoke at the cotton field day in Western Fresno County this week. He said growers need…
Expert Advice on Race 4 Fusarium
UC Cotton Extension Specialist Dr. Bob Hutmacher talks to growers about Race 4 Fusarium. Hear his comments below. Comments on testing: Click to open or download audio report. Comments on…
Jacobsen Discusses Water Shortage
It’s one of the biggest needs and biggest problems for Central California growers. Sabrina Hill continues our series on water with Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen. Click…
AgNet West E-news: Water Problems for Growers; Grower Experience with No-Till Methods
This week’s issue of the the AgNet West E-news includes information on water problems for farmers, a cotton grower’s experience with no-till methods, and more. Want to hear more about…
Growers Should Watch for Over-Irrigation
…important for growers to be mindful not to over-irrigate. While speaking to cotton growers specifically, he said it’s important to replace what the crop has already used, without overdoing it….
Field Day for Cotton Growers
Several growers attended the Sustainable Cotton Project’s Herbicide Resistance Field Day. Sabrina Hill has more on what they learned and the program that organized the event. Click to open or…
USDA Asks Growers to Respond to Surveys
USDA is collecting information from farmers for three upcoming reports and officials are asking producers for help. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Photos from Herbicide Resistance Field Day
Several growers attended the Sustainable Cotton Project’s Herbicide Resistance Field Day. View our photos below….
Water Issues Hurting Growers
…state’s top agriculture producing counties. Click to open or download audio report. Crops can’t survive without it, but many California growers are constantly in a battle for enough water for…
Several Bills Could Affect California Farms
California growers are told to keep an eye on Sacramento. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download audio report. Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen…