…lending in California went to women and minority farmers. In addition, over 280 loans were made to beginning farmers and over 250 loans went to FFA and 4-H members helping…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
…effectively and efficiently managing fertilizing materials. Applicants are invited to submit two-page concept proposals to FREP by Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Concepts submitted should be in line with at least…
Fresno State Earns State Titles at Farm Bureau Collegiate Competition
…Bureau Federation’s Collegiate Discussion Meet — in Virginia Beach, Feb 7-10. The event is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant….
Weather Watch for Citrus Growers
…and turning on wind machines all to keep the temperature in the groves warmer by a just a few precious degrees. For the California Citrus Mutual’s weather page, click here….
“Movember” for Men’s Health
…cancer, and specifically prostate cancer. Movember Dairy serves to help dairy farmers focus on their health. Click to open or download audio report. For the Movember Dairy facebook page, click…
Farm Grown Scholarships Awarded
The Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown program awarded $500 in Farm Grown Scholarships to participants in The Big Fresno Fair. Scholarships were given to: John Woodcock, $250 award, Sierra FFA member…
Department of Fish and Wildlife Meetings
…Download Audio Report Department officials will continue working on the plan through 2015, which gives ag professionals some time to have their voices heard. The Department of Fish and Wildlife…
AgNeTVideo: Florida State FFA President Megan Stein at Citrus Expo
Florida state FFA President Megan Stein interviews several people at the Citrus Expo. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and…
Citrus Expo FFA Fundraiser Winners
As part of a fundraising effort for the Florida FFA Association, two Citrus Expo attendees who donated to the cause took home big prizes. Dan Lewis of Albritton Groves won…
AgNeTVideo: Citrus Expo 2013-Tuesday Night Exhibitor Reception
Everyone enjoyed relaxing and having a good meal. The FFA officers were on hand selling raffle tickets for prizes to be awarded Thursday during the expo. Citrus Expo online coverage…
FFA Leaders Visited the White House
FFA leaders recently visited the White House and are pushing to get a Farm Bill passed. Susan Carter has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
AgNeTVideo: Fresh from D’Vine
We talk with Frank Devine of Fresh From D’Vine Produce Stand in Salinas. Click here for the Fresh From D’Vine Facebook page….
Ag Producers and Social Media
…for California Bountiful. With more than 3,000 followers on his business facebook page alone, he knows a bit about social media marketing. Hear more of McShane’s comments below. Click to…
New App to Report Invasive Pests
…tells you how you can submit an actual live sample of the invasive species. It even goes over proper collection methods. For the CDFA Report a Pest page, click here….
