…experiences and knowledge about soil-supporting practices. Brendon Rockey of Rockey Farms in Center, Colorado will discuss and explain the practices he calls “biotic farming systems.” For more information, click here….
Protecting Honey Bee Health
The protection of honey bee health is important for the future of agriculture. There are some things growers can do to help keep pollinators healthy. Click to open or download…
Gerawan Statement Regarding ALRB Decision
Gerawan Farming congratulates our many workers who, this morning, prevailed in their fight for the most basic right in a democratic society – the right to vote. The Board’s November…
CDFA To Discuss Groundwater Supply Challenges
…Board,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “We cannot have the level of farming in this state that generations of consumers are used…
Almond Board: Big Giveaway at Almond Conference
Almond growers and others in the almond industry go to the annual Almond Conference for the wealth of information on topics like food safety, sustainability and bee health. But, there’s…
Small Farm Conference Scholarships Available
Beginning farmers, small farmers, students, employees, farm market managers and those considering farming should attend California’s annual Small Farm Conference March 9–11 in Rohnert Park. To help individuals who are…
AgNeTVideo: Chemtura
AgNet West visits the Chemtura booth at the CAPCA conference, and discusses honey bee health….
Marrone Bio Innovations
At the 39th Annual California Association of Pest Control Advisors Conference there was a lot of buzz about bee safety. AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill talks with Rich…
CAPCA Conference Underway
…sessions on endangered species regulations, current law/enforcement for pesticide container handling, transport & recycling, bee health in almonds, pesticide stewardship and food safety, and California aquatic weeds regulations. The California…
AgNet West E-news: Brown Vetoes Citrus Bill; Almonds and Bee Health; Farm Bill
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the governor’s veto of AB571, almonds and bee health, and the farm bill. Click here to view the current…
Almond Board: Almond Growers and Bee Health
Bee health is a big concern for the Almond Board, which has teamed up with Project Apis m. to help improve the future of honey bees. Sabrina Hill reports. Click…
American Farm Bureau Appeals Chesapeake Bay Ruling
…or not to protect the Chesapeake Bay – we all share that goal. This case is about whether EPA can dictate where farming will be allowed, where homes can be…
California Ag Headlines for October 8
…were adopted in January 2012. ALL dairy producers, regardless of which RB-1 permit they are covered by, are encouraged to attend these classes. The producer-friendly workshops will largely focus on…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
There could soon be another new crop for California. Governor Brown has signed the Industrial Hemp Farming Act, which legalizes hemp farming under state law. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…