The $2 trillion stimulus package signed into law by President Trump on Friday includes $48.9 billion for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration.
As expected because it’s been classified as an abnormally dry year so far, area farmers will be receive less water when it comes to their initial water allocations.
Groundwater sustainability plans have been submitted to the state and are now online at the Department of Water Resources’ SGMA Portal, SGMA.water.ca.gov/GSPcomments for public review.
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California Citrus Mutual officials and those from other fresh produce industries were in Washington D.C. recently to express their concerns over such issues trade, the budget, and the workforce in the fresh produce industry.
Dairy farm families and cows have long been part of Tulare County life. The area remains the nation’s leading county in dairy production.
Two bills sponsored by U.S. Representative T.J. Cox-D to help this area with its water situation has cleared a huge hurdle.
Thursday turned out to be a delightfully warm day, a great way to end the 2020 World Ag Expo in Tulare at the International Agri-Center.
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Driving along rural highways to get to the World Ag Expo on Wednesday, February 12, was a thrill. Abundant crops in neat checkerboard fields were thrilling to see, and bee boxes were set out in the almond and walnut orchards that lined the roadway intermittently.
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TULARE — Traditionally the Farmer’s Almanac predicts rainy weather during early to middle February said Lt. Boatman from the Tulare Police Department, who was helping on the first day of the 2020 World Ag Expo on Tuesday, at the International Agri-Center in Tulare.
The Central Valley is home to the largest concentration of dairies in California. The region suffers from widespread groundwater contamination, poor air quality, heavy truck traffic, high rates of asthma and other chronic and acute health conditions.
The world’s largest agricultural show is just one week away.
A bill that would provide $400 million for the restoration of the Friant-Kern Canal is still going through the state legislative process.
Congress began the process of providing relief to the San Joaquin Valley when it comes to the Friant-Kern Canal and clean drinking water in rural communities when a subcommittee held a hearing on two bills sponsored by T.J. Cox.
The process for the Lindsay-Strathmore Irrigation District to repay a $12 million loan for the United States Department of Agriculture was advanced on Wednesday.
The Tulare County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will host a meeting today in the Tulare County Board of Supervisors Chambers in Visalia, and on its agenda is two items concerning the Lindsay-Strathmore Irrigation District (LSID).
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The Porterville Unified School District has provided information on its Facebook page about the $33.4 million bond that will be placed on the March 3 ballot during the primary election for voters in the district to consider.
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Despite the frigid temperatures over the weekend, the 32nd annual Sierra Winter Classic cattle show kicked off on Saturday morning at the Porterville Fairgrounds.
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It was begun by a small group of cattle breeders, 4-H leaders and parents but has now grown into major event for young beef exhibitors.
PIXLEY – Calgren Dairy Fuels and Southern California Gas Co. today announced four additional Central Valley dairies have started sending methane produced from cow manure to Calgren’s biogas operation in Pixley, where it’s processed into renewable natural gas (RNG) and injected into SoCalGas’…
The first question asked at the Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board meeting on Friday represented the frustration of growers who are still facing the unknown.
On September 23, 2019, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Ag Unit responded to a call for someone embezzling money from Best Agri Marketing along Highway 99 in Traver.
The Ag industry saw many changes over the course of the last decade. Despite the drought, which lasted a few years, and the discovery of many Psyllids in the citrus groves, overall ag has been booming in the area. Here’s a look at some major stories that made headlines over the past 10 years.
This area is known for its citrus production — it’s known as the Orange Belt after all — so it would make since a citrus judging contest for students would be held here.
The federal government is giving the Central Valley some early Christmas presents through two pieces of legislation — one that became law and the other that’s expected to become law – that will help this area and agriculture.
The Porterville Fair Heritage Association held its annual Roundup Dinner a the Porterville Fairgrounds on Saturday, with a different twist this year as a Ranch Sorting Competition was held in which 23 teams moved 10 head of cattle within a 75 second time limit.
The East Tule Groundwater Sustainability Water Agency is racing the clock when it comes to meeting the state’s requirements by next year but the message is this:
On Thursday, September 12, Armando Robles from Vandalia 4-H, showed his pig “Black Beauty” in the Novice Swine Showmanship class at the Tulare County Fair. He competed against 12 other individuals.
TULARE — Rosa Brothers Milk Company will mark its seventh year with an anniversary celebration on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rosa Brothers Milk Company Creamery Store located at 2400 South K Street, Tulare.
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There’s just something about these little kids even if Tyler Skiles had a little trouble at first explaining why she wanted to show pygmy goats.
On Monday, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) joined Calgren Dairy Fuels, and state and local elected officials to announce the completion of Calgren’s dairy renewable natural gas facility.
Expressing appreciation for the Trump administration’s broadened programs to ease the impact of retaliatory trade actions on American farmers, the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation reiterated the need to resolve the disputes at the root of the issue.
CFBF President Jamie Johansson was in Washington, D.C., today when the administration announced the tariff-assistance package.
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Antique Farm Equipment Show steals hearts, brings memories
People came from all over the United States for a walk down memory lane at the 27th annual California Antique Farm Equipment show at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, which began Friday and runs through the weekend.
Walter Watte is the show chairman, and he said there is an antique tractor and truck parade on both Saturday and Sunday, and a special steak dinner fundraiser. Watte is featuring his Uncle George Watt’s 1947 two-cylinder John Deere in the show, but invited all makes and models. George was one of the show founder’s in 1993.
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Pleasant View students apply technology in a handy way with H2O on the GO project
An ag technology project that started as a simple sensor to detect moisture in the soil for farmers became something else when eighth grade students at Pleasant View Elementary met with cowboys at Merritt Ranch in Strathmore and found out what they had to do to take care of the cattle and check the water levels daily on the huge ranch.
In charge of the project is Vahid Motazedian, Director of Rural Community and Research Initiatives for the Foundation for the Application of Science. (FAS)
Join the California Antique Farm Equipment Show (CAFES) this weekend, Friday through Sunday, as they celebrate John Deere and “Those Poppin’ Johnny 2-Cylinder tractors” with lots of fun for the whole family at the International Agri-Center in Tulare.
This year, the CAFES have joined with Rusty Roots Show, LLC. to bring more antiques, vintage junk, re-purposed, clever up-cycled, artisan, crafts, new and old, food, and so much more.
Looking to strengthen the market for California-grown olives, Musco Family Olive Company announced Tuesday it is offering new contracts to growers impacted by the recent decision of a competitor to cancel its contracts with California farmers.
The recent announcement of table olive processing contracts being cancelled by Bell-Carter Foods on nearly 4,500 acres of olives grown in Tulare County has Tulare County Farm Bureau paying attention. Farm Bureau is asking state and federal officials to take action to assist those growers impacted by these contract cancellations.
City denies SVMC increase in Farmers Market budget
Tuesday night’s City Council meeting brought a lively debate on the partnership between the City and Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) for the Farmers Market.
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Local citrus history on display at new museum exhibit
Amanda Seymoure Gibbons planted the first orange seeds and raised some of the first orange trees in Tulare County, says Sheila Pickrell, curator of the Porterville Historical Museum. Pictures of both her and her husband Gideon Deminy Gibbons are just some of the items currently on display in Tulare County’s Citrus Room, the museum’s latest exhibit that chronicles the history of the signature crop of the county.
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The three day agriculture extravaganza draws in thousands
Despite the rain and chilling winds, it was all hands on deck for the final day of the World Ag Expo in Tulare.
With more than 1,500 exhibits, scheduled shows throughout the day, and plenty of places to stop and eat, there was no shortage of exciting things to do for the thousands of visitors who came through the entrance.
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Controversy is brewing in the City of Lindsay, as the City Council and the Chamber of Commerce are in a disagreement.
It was announced at a Council meeting earlier this year that the prospect of relocating the Friday Night Market was of great interest to the Council, due to reports of vandalism and noise complaints from residents living in the apartments located on Sweetbriar Avenue.
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Brothers Rolland and Noel Rosa of Rosa Brothers Milk Company in Tulare recently celebrated the six year anniversary of their in-house glass bottling process — a change they made to ensure the quality of their product.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will begin accepting applications for the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP). The application period was targeted to open at the end of March.
The AMMP is one of two programs designed by CDFA to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. The program will provide $19-33 million in grants to California dairy and livestock operators to implement non-digester manure management practices that reduce their methane emissions. In the last round each grant could be up to $750,000.
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Opportunity to create new partnerships
Several Porterville area businesses are among the 1,500 exhibitors at the 51st annual World Ag Expo this week, and The Recorder checked in with some of them to get their thoughts on the event and how it impacts their business.
“It’s early, but it’s looking good so far, and the weather’s good,” said Gary Wilson of Strathmore Ladder from inside their booth in the opening hours of the event Tuesday morning. Strathmore Ladder has operated in Strathmore for 82 years, and is one of a few exhibitors that have been present at all 51 World Ag Expos. The WAE began Tuesday and concludes its 2018 run today at the International Agri-Center in Tulare.
TULARE — Results of World Ag Expo’s Top-10 New Products Competition, sponsored by Bank of America, were recently made public. The winners will be showcased Feb. 13-15, during the World Ag Expo in Tulare.
SoCal fires impacting citrus industry
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The Tulare County cotton harvest is in full swing as growers rush to beat the upcoming rainy season. Cotton has seen a resurgence this year because of the abundance of irrigation water available and good prices. This photo was taken off of Road 168.
Let the planting season begin. Unlike gardeners in different climates, autumn, not spring, is the very best season to do the majority of planting, transplanting and moving soil. Exceptions: high mountain gardeners have a better season in spring. And frost tender sub-tropical plants, such as bougainvillea, citrus and palms should not be planted until spring. But for the majority of valley and foothill gardeners, and for a majority of plants, October is the perfect month to get outside and get things done.
TULARE — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has begun accepting applications for the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP). The AMMP is one of two programs designed by CDFA to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. The program will provide $9-16 million in grants to California dairy and livestock operators to implement non-digester manure management practices that reduce their methane emissions. Each grant may be up to$750,000.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has begun accepting applications for the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP). The AMMP is one of two programs designed by CDFA to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. The program will provide $9-$16 million dollars in grants to California dairy and livestock operators to implement non-digester manure management practices that reduce their methane emissions.
SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has received a $3.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help low-income Californians purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at certified farmers’ markets.
SACRAMENTO — California growers have affirmed the extension of a cooperative effort in response to the most serious threat to the state’s citrus crops.
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