…bearing acreage for 2015 is 890 thousand, resulting in a yield of 2,080 pounds per acre. The 2015 almond bloom began in early February. Nuts are reportedly sizing well with…
Sustainable/Organic Production on the Coast
…by the California Association of Pest Control Advisers, Ventura County Chapter California Association of Pest Control Advisers and Organic Fertilizer Association of California. When: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 8:00 am…
USDA announces $30 Million for Food Entrepreneurs and Agricultural Producers to Develop New Products
…for beginning farmers, military veterans engaging in farming and smaller farm operations participating in the local and regional food system.” More information on how to apply is on page 26528…
USDA/NASS May Citrus Crop Forecast Has No Changes for California
…and Fruit Size form. The June USDA/NASS citrus crop forecast will be Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at about 9 a.m. The forecast can be heard “live” here on AgNet West.com….
NCBA Urges Secretaries to Reject Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Flawed Recommendations
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association submitted comments today to the Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture on the flawed advice in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report….
1,500 Students To Learn about Ag at Annual AgVentures! Day
The International Agri-Center (IAC) is set to host its third annual AgVentures! Day for local 4th grade students to explore farming, food and fun on Friday, May 15, 2015 in…
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
…Protection web page as a resource for Californians and others interested in the issue. The web page features links to programs detailing CDFA’s commitment to protecting pollinators in the course…
Agri View: FFA Opportunity
Everett Griner talks about precision agriculture, FFA’s future in today’s Agri View. FFA Opportunity…
Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains
West-wide snowpack has mostly melted, according to data from the fifth 2015 forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “Across most of the West,…
Almond Board: Getting out the Facts about Almonds
…Head to almonds.com/water for more information on water use for almonds. You can also click on the images on this page to see full versions of the graphics and information….
California Dried Plum Board Continued for Another Five-Year Term
…evidence presented at a March 10, 2015 public hearing held in Sacramento. The Marketing Order for Dried Plums which established the Dried Plum Board requires that at least once every…
USDA Announces Grants to Enable More Farmers Markets to Serve Low-Income Families
…due June 18, 2015. Grant funds will be awarded in September. For further information about the grant application, visit www.grants.gov. Supporting farmers markets and expanding access to healthy, local food…
2015 Cantaloupe Crop a Welcomed Sight
So far the 2015 cantaloupe season has been near perfect, and that’s exactly what producers needed after the challenges they saw last year. 2015 Cantaloupe Crop a Welcomed Sight The…
USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
…ceremony in Denver for the Colorado Pressurized Small Hydropower Partnership Project, a 2015-funded project that focuses on water quantity resource concerns in Colorado. The project, which will receive $1.8 million…
