…spoke to Reggie Brown with the Florida Tomato Exchange regarding the current status of the suspension case and what to expect going forward. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
USDA Specialty Block Grant Program
…(SCBGP) funds from the USDA, visit this website; http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/scbgp and click on Definition of Specialty Crops to view a comprehensive list of eligible and ineligible specialty crops under the SCBCP….
Could Dogs Detect Citrus Greening Early On?
Gary Cooper visits with Florida dog trainer Pepe Peruyero, whose dogs can detect citrus canker early. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Beef Ambassador Contest Set for Sacramento
California cattle women are excited to host the 2013 National Beef Ambassador Competition in Sacramento, Calif. on Sept. 28-30. It all happens at the downtown Sacramento Embassy Suites. Different states…
Corn for Fuel or Food?
…in exchange for livestock feed. Ranchers are hurting due to the shortage of corn due to drought, which is creating high feed costs. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
AgNet West Radio Network Covers California; Announces Sales Representative
…Gary Cooper gary@agnetwest.com To view AgNet West Affiliates CLICK HERE. AgNet West Media, LLC Business Office 5053 NW Highway 225A, Ocala, FL 34482 Office: 352.671.1909 •Fax: 888.943.2224 Office@AgNetWest.com www.AgNetWest.com …
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
…alfalfa. The two events are free and open to the community. Directions are available in the events section of the Sustainable Cotton Project’s website www.sustainablecotton.org. Two hours of continuing education…
Walnut Twig Beetle Trapping Guidelines
…several millimeters long, is the vector of the fungus that causes thousand cankers disease. “The disease has killed thousands of black walnut trees in California’s landscape and is threatening commercial…
FAACT Leadership Development Program
…is Friday, July 27. The FAACT Leadership Development Program provides community leaders with a comprehensive eight-month program highlighting specific issue areas in agriculture. Both agricultural and non-agricultural, community-minded people are…
2012 Farm Bill Loses Steam in Senate
…with most of the action taking place behind the scenes. USDA’s Gary Crawford gives this report with Senators Debbie Stabenow and Harry Reid. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Western Ag Processors Meeting Set
…so be sure to reserve your room and mail in your registration forms soon! For registration details, please contact WAPA’s office at (559) 455-9272 or visit our website at www.agprocessors.org….
USDA’s MyPlate Celebrates First Anniversary
…and youth groups, gym and fitness centers, clubs, and others. Currently, over 6,000 Community Partners have joined along with 90 National Strategic Partners all committed to promoting the recommendations found…
USDA Provides Funding
…general feedback are posted on the following website: www.aphis.usda.gov/section10201. Funded projects were organized around six Section 10201 goal areas: enhancing plant pest/disease analysis and survey; targeting domestic inspection activities at…
Calls For Scientific Scrutiny, Regulatory Enforcement, Fees Made at Nitrate Study Workshop
…solutions to providing clean drinking water supplies to communities include fees on nitrogen fertilizer use. The Board received comments from a panel consisting of agricultural representatives and a panel representing…