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Leopold Conservation Award winner shares honor with ag industry

Nominations open for 2013 award

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The timeworn water tower that stands in front of the Giacomazzi Dairy in Kings County is a hallmark of the farm’s endurance. It proclaims, “Since 1893.” Dino Giacomazzi, the fourth generation to run the operation, said cows have be... Full story

Farm Bureau honors members

Cindy Brown named educator of year

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Tulare County Farm Bureau will honor members and leaders during its annual dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Heritage Complex in Tulare. This year Farm Bureau will present major awards: the Agriculturalist of the Year, Service to Farm Bureau, Friend... Full story

Immigration reform encourages California ag

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With farmers across California reporting chronic problems in hiring enough people to tend and harvest crops, the leader of the state’s largest farm organization welcomed today’s release of a bipartisan framework for comprehensive immigrat... Full story

USDA and dairymen renew agreement to reduce greenhouse gases emissions

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WASHINGTON– Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Thursday renewed a historic agreement with U.S. dairy producers to accelerate the adoption of innovative waste-to-energy projects and energy efficiency improvements on U.S. dairy farms, both of which he... Full story

Grocery cart races mark Food Check-Out Week

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To celebrate the fact that the average American family will have earned enough disposable income by mid-February to pay for their food supply for the entire year, Tulare County Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee will host its an... Full story

Jobs abound on the farm

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By Don Curlee

Contrary to trends in other industries throughout the country, California agriculture offers far more jobs than it can find people to fill them.A peek at this counter economical phenomenon reveals some interesting and often surprising trends, issues ... Full story

Antique Farm Equipment Show kicks off Friday

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TULARE — The 20th Annual California Antique Farm Equipment Show will showcase the agriculture industry’s heritage at the International Agri-Center in Tulare on April 20-22. This year’s show will feature hundreds of antique farm equi... Full story

USDA: Farmers planting more corn

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WASHINGTON — There are still many sharp turns and bumps in the road between now and fall harvest, but a crop report issued by the Agriculture Department indicates that farmers in the United States are preparing to plant 95.9 million acres of co... Full story

Olives have huge economic impact

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FRESNO – California’s ripe olive growers have a significant impact on the state’s economy, yielding nearly $493.6 million in annual economic activity – or nearly $1.4 million dollars each day of the year – as a result of... Full story

2011 expected to be a good year for farmers

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The United States Department of Agriculture is forecasting a good year for farmers, with net farm income projected at $100.9 billion for 2011, up $21.8 billion (28 %) from 2010. Net farm income reflects income from production in the current year, wh... Full story

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