Everett Griner talks about Texas citrus growers also fighting greening in today’s Agri View. Citrus Greening…
Some Row Crop Prices Saving Big Losses
Growers have had to roll with the punches when it comes to drought issues and well problems. Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva says he was definitely going to grow alfalfa…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…CDFA Secretary Karen Ross; Richard Matoian, American Pistachio Growers; Bryce Lundberg, State Food and Ag Board Member; and Jake Lewin, California Certified Organic Farmers. (Photo from ca.gov Planting Seeds) Our…
Water Situation Forcing Farmers’ Hands
Growers dealing with wells on the verge of running dry during this drought year are having to make changes to their growing season. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story….
Growers Hoping to ‘Get by’ with Well Problems
A lot of growers around the state are crossing their fingers when it comes to their well pumps. The ground water level is so low in some areas that pumps…
Quarantine Boundaries Complicating Business
…Drought Task Force Kicks Off Meetings Tulare County Ag Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita says the divide is making it difficult for growers and nurseries isolated outside the quarantine. Some businesses equipped…
Subsidized Pump Test Program
…at the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State, Bill Green, informs growers that PG&E will subsidize the cost of an efficiency test on their well pump. Subsidized Pump Test…
New Research Benefits Rice Growers, Livestock Producers
A UC Cooperative researcher may have found a win-win scenario to help livestock producers and rice growers manage the drought a little better. Sabrina Hill has the story. Rice Straw…
Citrus Meeting Tomorrow in Tulare County
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…
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…