The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) California Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Oscar Gonzales, today reminded farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers that they have until Aug. 3, 2015,…
Central Valley Ag Retailer Named Best in North America
…President. The 2015 Environmental Respect Award is sponsored by DuPont Crop Protection and CropLife® magazine. Since 1990, the recognition has been the industry’s premier award honoring stewardship, safety and philanthropy…
Application Open for Beef Industry Internship in Washington D.C.
…an application is Oct. 1, 2015. NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs ,Kristina Butts, said this is a great opportunity for students with an interest in the beef industry and…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…4th, 2015. The meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 ‘N’ Street – Main Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814….
Statement of Westlands Water District on the Introduction of the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015
…the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, which passed in the House of Representatives on July 16, 2015. However, there are also great differences. Westlands looks forward…
FMC Inspires Youth in Ag
An agriculture company is finding new ways to encourage youth involved with ag. AgNet West Intern Allison Rosa has the details. FMC and FFA…
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
…The deadline for entries is November 20, 2015, giving challenge participants three months to create their applications. Winners will be announced in December 2015. The increased prevalence and availability of…
House Passes H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
…vote of 275-150. The bill, authored by Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) and Rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-NC), was approved by the House Agriculture Committee on July 14, 2015, by voice…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
…of 2015 would protect consumers from confusing and misleading GMO labels and create a national, voluntary labeling standard based on science and common sense. “The American Farm Bureau Federation supports…
Food Labeling Act H.R. 1599 Passes House Vote
The full House has passed the GMO Labeling Bill H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015, with a vote of 275 yes, 150 no. The bill…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…and spring wheat, which were offered beginning in the 2015 crop year. The APH Yield Exclusion allows farmers, with qualifying crops in eligible counties, to exclude low yields in exceptionally…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…assessment of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in almond production. Part 1: Analytical framework and baseline results. Journal of Industrial Ecology 2015; doi:10.1111/jiec.12332.http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/enhanced/doi/10.1111/jiec.12332/ Kendall A, Marvinney E, Brodt S….
Water Saving Fall and Winter Gardening Workshop Hosted By UC Master Gardeners in Lake County
…By UC Master Gardeners in Lake County Tuesday, August 4th, 2015 at 5:30pm through Saturday, August 8th, 2015 at 10Am at the Agricultural Center, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport CA 95453….
California Milk Advisory Board Young dairy farmers and FFA Competition
Young dairy farmers and FFA members are among those invited to compete in a competition sponsored by the California Milk Advisory Board. Allison Rosa has more. Dairy Contest The California…
