Agriculture
Trade summit to feature Islam Siddiqui
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- Published on 02/27/2012 - 10:56 am
- Written by Business Journal Staff
The Agricultural Trade Summit scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 28 will feature United States trade representative Ambassador Islam Siddiqui.
Cantaloupe industry considers changes
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- Published on 02/27/2012 - 10:26 am
- Written by Business Journal Staff
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has planned two public hearings to discuss possible changes in the California Cantaloupe Program, California’s marketing order for cantaloupes, including a more detailed food safety program.
Viticulture association sponsors dinner
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- Published on 02/24/2012 - 3:34 pm
- Written by Business Journal Staff
The California State University, Fresno Viticulture and Enology Alumni Association will for the first time this year sponsor a Founder’s Dinner honoring local wine pioneers and innovators.
Feds announce $8m to fight grapevine moth
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- Published on 02/24/2012 - 11:07 am
- Written by Business Journal staff
A pest whose discovery prompted the 2010 quarantine of nearly 100-square miles of Fresno County farmland is in the cross hairs of the federal government once again.
Irrigation district delays delivery announcement
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- Published on 02/24/2012 - 10:17 am
- Written by Gabriel Dillard
The Fresno Irrigation District announced it will delay announcing a start date for water deliveries because of the meager Sierra snowpack.
Water deliveries cut
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- Published on 02/22/2012 - 2:51 pm
- Written by Business Journal Staff
San Joaquin Valley’s dry winter has resulted in a 10 percent reduction of water deliveries from the State Water Project.
California Raisins to highlight expo
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- Published on 02/22/2012 - 1:50 pm
- Written by Business Journal Staff
California raisins will add flavor to the Annual Fresno food Expo set for March 8 in Fresno.
Citrus Showcase set for March 8
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- Published on 02/22/2012 - 11:52 am
- Written by Business Journal Staff
A panel of industry experts will highlight he 2012 Citrus Showcase planned for March 8 at the Visalia Convention Center.
Alfalfa hay draws premium demand
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- Published on 02/22/2012 - 9:55 am
- Written by Business Journal Staff
Area dairies have had their profits cut as thin as a slice of Swiss cheese after a prolonged shortage of alfalfa hay.
Freeze damages local citrus crop
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- Published on 02/21/2012 - 8:03 am
- Written by Associated Press
(AP) — Two consecutive months of freezing temperatures have taken their toll on California's citrus crop.
