Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants for Class 45

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SALINAS, January 22, 2014 – Applications are now being accepted for Class 45 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program. Growers, farmers, ranchers and individuals working in allied businesses and organizations…

Sonoma County Grape Day

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…important to the production of coastal winegrapes. The program is presented by UC Cooperative Extension and sponsored by the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission. To register or learn more, click here….

The ASA Plant and Soil Conference

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…to growers, consultants, suppliers, educators and governmental organizations. The theme of this year’s general session is “Building Resiliency in California Agriculture” with speakers from the agriculture industry and research institutions….

Advice on Spraying for ACP

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California citrus growers can learn from Florida growers on managing Asian Citrus Psyllid. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…

EPA Proposal for Cut to Corn Ethanol

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The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a 10-percent cut in how much corn ethanol will be in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Click to Open or Download Audio Report National Corn Growers…

California Farms and Consumers in Jeopardy

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…has braced its growers for an initial zero allocation. Friday’s announcement makes that prediction a virtual certainty. Without an adequate water supply, an estimated 200,000 acres of prime agriculture land…