SAVE the Date: Wednesday, February 19th, 2014 San Joaquin College of Law is pleased to announce it will be hosting an Agroterrorism Preparedness Program on Wednesday, February 19th, 2014. The…
AgNeTVideo: FFA at Almond Conference
Members of the Oakdale H.S. FFA volunteered their assistance this year at the Almond Conference in Sacramento. Sabrina Hill caught up with one of the members for this interview….
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
…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…
Need for Water in Kern County
General Manager of the Kern County Water Agency, Jim Beck discusses the drought and what needs to change. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
AgNet Media Inc. Principals Now Sole Owners of AgNet West
…farm state. All AgNet West broadcasts, under the direction and guidance of Farm News Director Sabrina Hill, will continue to originate from Fresno County, the nation’s No. 1 agriculture-producing county….
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….
New USDA Emergency Response Framework to Combat Huanglongbing
…been found in several areas around California. So far, only one tree in the state has been infected with the disease. That was at a residence in Los Angeles County….
Citrus Handlers Asked for 48-Hour Delay
Tulare County agriculture officials are asking for time to assess freeze damage. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita…
Citrus Handlers Asked for 48 Hour Delay To Assess Freeze Damage
Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita has issued a letter to citrus handlers requesting a delay of 48 hours to give inspectors time to make assessments of the freeze damage….
Fresno County Cotton Plowdown Requirements
PRESS RELEASE: Fresno County Cotton Plowdown Requirements Les Wright, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer FRESNO… Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, Les Wright, urges all cotton growers to complete their plowdown activities as soon as…
Early Citrus Damage Reports
…to 85 percent unharvested. The freeze can cause ice crystals to form inside the fruit, which was the case for at least one grove in Kern County, where inspectors found…
Cotton Plowdown Deadline
…With the dry weather this fall and lack of fog, growers should have plenty of time to comply. Growers in Tulare County with questions regarding the Cotton Plowdown Regulations and…
