The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance was among those pleased in the announcement of the first public meeting for the 2013 Farm Bill conference. Julie McPeake reports. Click to Open …
Farm Bill Conference Meeting Set
Even though the House and Senate have set the farm bill conference to start next week, it’s still important for producers to still be in contact with their elected officials. …
Department of Labor Working on H2A Backlog
The Department of Labor has additional staff working to expedite the process of H2A applications that were delayed due to the government shutdown. Julie McPeake reports. Click to Open or …
AgNeTVideo: Chemtura
AgNet West visits the Chemtura booth at
Getting More Food From Local Farms To Schools
Getting more locally grown food to schools is
NASS Announces Changes to November Crop Production Report
Issued October 24, 2013 by the Agricultural Statistics Board of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will publish information in the …
DCHA Launches Membership Drive
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) announces new membership offerings, further providing valuable resources, discussions and information to dairy calf and heifer raisers – both custom raisers and dairy …
Antibiotics in Livestock Production
The U.S. livestock industry and the government are acting to reduce the problems some associate with routine use of antibiotics in livestock production. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or …
Marrone Bio Innovations
At the 39th Annual California Association of Pest Control Advisors Conference there was a lot of buzz about bee safety. AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill talks with Rich …
AgNeTVideo: Voxien Technology
Science and technology can be helpful tools in agriculture, especially when it leads to new products that help farmers grow the food we eat. Several companies were at the 39th …
CAPCA Conference Wraps Up
The 39th annual California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) conference concludes today in Reno. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Growers Wait for Crop Report
With the USDA’s October citrus crop report being canceled, producers in California and Florida especially are waiting to see if their crop will be added to the USDA’s next crop …
Department of Fish and Wildlife Meetings
The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is updating the state plan to protect wildlife and it could have an impact on California’s farmers and ranchers. Click to Open or …
CAPCA Conference Underway
Ag professionals from California head to Reno this week for the California Association of Pest Control Advisors 2013 conference. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report