…and the main event is an unguided tour through the beautiful springtime blooms of Fresno County orchards. Several other events celebrate the Blossom Trail and the area’s agricultural base, with…
American Farm Bureau Federation on Japan Trade
…or Download Audio Report AFBF President Bob Tallman says “This is great news for American cattle producers and it should have positive ripple effects for other U.S. food and agricultural…
New Tool for California Farmers to Stay Informed
…information and a calendar of events. AgNet West is the most local and targeted farm radio network in California, the nation’s top agricultural state. It broadcasts agricultural news across the…
California Students Win USDA Contest
…University, Stanislaus; and Sergio Toro from San Diego State University will all be attending the USDA’s 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum. You can learn more about the forum by clicking here….
College Students To Learn About Ag Careers
Selected college students will get a chance to learn more about agricultural careers during USDA’s upcoming annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
…week continued to remind producers to complete forms for the Census of Agriculture-the only source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial agricultural data for every county in the nation. The 2012…
Pear Growers Hope for Good Weather
…in California. Again the North Coast Pear Research meeting is set for Wednesday, February 13th at the Ukiah Agricultural Center- 890 North Bush Street in Ukiah. For more information, click…
Almond Prices Expected to Climb
…inventories are shrinking. Jansen updates the almond outlook with an online message for growers. The entire U-S almond crop is grown here in California…which generates about four billion dollars. And…
USDA Announces Speakers for Ag Forum
…demand and food price outlooks. USDA has hosted the Agricultural Outlook Forum since 1923 to provide farmers and ranchers, government, and agribusinesses with sound information for decision-making. Attendees are expected…
Another Drop for Cotton
…planted last season. Glauber says he’s waiting until the February USDA Outlook forum before predicting how much of a cut back the nation will see. California grew about 400,000 acres…
CA Farm Bureau Scholarships Available
Another scholarship opportunity for students planning to pursue careers as farmers, ranchers or in other agricultural occupations. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Students can…
Scholarships Available for High School Seniors
…E.M. Tharp, Inc. have teamed up for the seventh year to provide the “We Believe in Growing” scholarship. It was created to support agricultural education. High school seniors from Madera,…
Ag Regulations Topic of Meeting
…or Download Audio Report They will discuss ag regulatory, environmental, and irrigated land regulatory programs. Several speakers are scheduled. The board advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural…
California Fair Saved
…Yet things are looking brighter now. The 22nd District Agricultural Association, which oversees the state-owned Del Mar Fairgrounds and annual San Diego County Fair is helping out. The association is…