This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on what the governor says about the Agriculture Education Incentive Grant; the future of California rangeland; and the fall pumpkin …
Farm Bill Conferees Meet
House and Senate conferees prepare for their next meeting to hammer out a compromise farm bill. Gary Crawford reports on what happened at the first meeting. Click to open or …
House, Senate Start Farm Bill Conference Today
House and Senate lawmakers meet today to work on a new farm bill. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report.
Zeus Herbicide to Fight Sedges
Nutsedges are a common problem in orchards, vineyards and other crops around California. Sabrina Hill talks with FMC Agriculture Solutions Product Manager, Rick Ekins, about a product that kills the …
Small Farm Conference Scholarships Available
Beginning farmers, small farmers, students, employees, farm market managers and those considering farming should attend California’s annual Small Farm Conference March 9–11 in Rohnert Park.
AgNeTVideo: Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers
Cory Schurman discusses Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers.
AgNeTVideo: Nimitz by Mana
Herb Young discusses Nimitz by Mana at the CAPCA conference.
Farm to School Census
While edible gardens at schools are becoming a popular way around the nation to introduce kids to agriculture, less than a quarter of California schools have such a garden. Sabrina …
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 …
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 …