…open or download audio report During our six-part series on marijuana and agriculture we’ve discussed what farmers and land owners should watch out for, like unusual points of entry in…
AgNeTVideo: Almond Board Announces New Harvest and Stockpiling Guidelines
Bob Curtis, Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs of the Almond Board of California discusses new guidelines for harvest and stockpiling of almonds. For more information, including a link to the…
Almond Harvest and Stockpiling Standards
Newly released research offers best management practices and guidelines for harvest and stockpiling of almonds to retain quality and high food safety standards. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Five
A Central California farmer says it’s time to work together to fight the state’s problem with illegal marijuana grows operated by drug cartels. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or…
Consumer Report: Meat Safety
Livestock producers follow careful food safety practices, but when it comes to meat, there is a golden rule the consumer needs to remember as well – don’t use the same…
Growers/Processors Learn about Food Safety
The Almond Board of California held its annual Almond Quality and Food Safety Symposium this week in Modesto. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Several speakers…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Four
It’s harvest season for the state’s most dangerous crop. Sabrina Hill continues our series on marijuana and California agriculture, with what you should do if you suspect someone is using…
AgNet West e-News: Marijuana and Ag Series; Immigration Bill; Almond Crop Forecast
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on marijuana and agriculture, the Immigration Bill; and the almond crop forecast. Click here to view the current issue….
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Three
…marijuana and California agriculture. Click to open or download audio report There are many problems when marijuana growers move into ag land.. and one of those problems is the destruction…
New Edition of the Citrus Expo E-news Available
California citrus growers are encouraged to attend the World’s Premier Citrus Expo on August 14-15 in Fort Myers, Florida. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Two
…series. Click to open or download audio report Dennis Simonian is a prominent Fresno County grower, with a popular area produce store. During a seminar on marijuana and legal agriculture,…
Congressman Costa on Future of the Farm Bill
…Click to open or download audio report Congressman Jim Costa represents a large part of California’s ag land – right in the middle of the state. He sat down with…
UFW Foundation Speaks on Immigration Reform
…Foundation. She says immigration is vital for keeping the agriculture workforce available in California. Click here to read a statement from UFW President Arturo Rodriguez about the immigration reform bill….
Vilsack Discusses Importance of Farm Bill
The nation’s agriculture secretary spells out why the farm bill is so important. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report…