Trent Loos Popular speaker and radio host Trent Loos spoke at the Ag Lenders Society of California annual meeting, held in Fresno this week. Trent Loos at Ag Lenders Meeting…
Several Issues Might Lead to Colony Collapse Disorder
Queen bees are not living as long as normal and some researchers believe this phenomenon is related to Colony Collapse Disorder. Growers are asked to help out with bee friendly…
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Processed Egg Products Unfit For Human Consumption
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert because Nutriom LLC, a Lacey, Wash. establishment, declined…
Millions of Americans Are Still at Risk
…to exempt producers, utility companies, and other non-financial entities from being required to register as a swap dealer when they enter into energy contracts with government-owned utilities. “I am pleased…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…the new policy on Telone comes at an especially difficult time when growers are already struggling with dwindling water supplies due to drought. “If we’re hindered with disease issues underground…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems. The program also funds research projects to enhance the ability of organic producers and…
Hundreds Flood Fresno to Support Water Bill
…bill. Speakers included politicians and farmers who stressed the importance of improved water storage so California can avoid drought issues in the future. Hundreds Flood Fresno to Support Water Bill…
Grapevine Leaf Removal Timing is Critical
…there is a particular time it needs to be done. By doing this, growers can fight against a wide variety of crop damaging issues. Grapevine Leaf Removal Timing is Critical…
Grape Growers get Insight on Top Issues
Grape growers gathered in Salinas for the Central Coast Wine Grape Seminar. Growers learned about the top issues in pest management including the top problem of powdery mildew. UC Davis…
Pistachio Growers get Legal Breakdown on Water Ruling
Paramount farms had a legal team scheduled to talk about the water issues in California during their 2014 Annual Pistachio Conference. The 9th Circuit’s decision that morning played a big…
Immigration Reform Top Priority for Agriculture Sector
…Priority LaVigne sat down with AgNet West’s Gary Cooper at the California Seed Association annual meeting and discussed a number of federal important issues. For this interview, please CLICK HERE….
National Seeds Executive on Farm Bill, Pollinator Issues, Specialty Crops and More
Andy LaVigne, President and CEO at American Seed Trade Association, talks about the farm bill, pollinator issues, needs for specialty crops and other other topics. Andy LaVigne Interview…
California Seed Association VP on State Issues
The California Seed Association’s 74th Annual Convention continues in Santa Barbara. Gary Cooper talks with the association’s executive vice president, Chris Zanobini, about important issues at the state level. California…
California Seed Association Kicks Off 74th Annual Convention
…to stay up to date on a growing list of issues facing the industry. Gary Cooper has the report on what is on tap for the meeting and the keynote…