Attending the annual convention of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) this week in Kansas City, AgNet West farm broadcast team members are visiting with agricultural newsmakers on many …
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED FOR CALIFORNIA SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Individuals with interest and expertise in the agricultural sector are encouraged to apply. SACRAMENTO, November 2, 2012 – …
Prop. 37 Getting More Opposition
Dean Kleckner, who chairs the Truth About Trade and Technology agrees that Prop 37 is flawed. He also notes that biotech foods are the future of feeding the world, in …
Will Hurricane Sandy Affect Corn Prices?
The powerful Hurricane Sandy may have had an impact on grain corn being grown in the area, which would cause yet another spike in prices for California’s livestock industry. Hopefully …
Fresh Vegetable Prices Headed Down
There’s a little bit of good news for consumers at the grocery story. They may soon be paying less for fresh fruits and vegetables. Click to Open or Download Audio …
Crop Rotation Benefits
A new study shows longer crop rotations of major crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat can have big benefits. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow …
Dairy Families Struggling
The face of California dairy farming is changing as a result of the current crisis hitting the industry. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored …
California Dairy Task Force to Meet
The newly created Dairy Task Force formed by California Ag secretary Karen Ross is said to be meeting this week. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy …
MANA Crop Protection Announces “Klear Sky”
Gary Cooper caught up with John Descary of MANA Crop Protection this week at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors Conference, to discuss a new MANA product line important …
U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
Statement of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement WASHINGTON, October 22, 2012- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the U.S. – …
CAPCA: Top Venue for CEU’s
Gary Cooper is in attendance at the CAPCA Conference. Gary gives us this report on the availability of CEU’s for pest control advisers. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored …
Dairy Farmers Wait for Action
Dairy farmers across California are waiting to see if their recent protest will lead to action on the part of the CDFA. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored …
Dairy Industry Makes Progress at Rally
It seems that Calif. Department of Food and Ag, is starting to get a message from the dairy industry. AgNet West’ Sabrina Hill reported from the rally that speaker George …
Dairy Rally Begins in Sacramento
AgNet West’ Sabrina Hill says the rally has begun. Eight speakers are lined up to speak throughout the day. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow …