The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance recently released the results of its consumer transparency survey, finding that the message of safe, affordable and abundant food falls flat with audiences. Julie…
Top 10 for 2013
…for Pistachios Grower Experience with No-Till Methods Marijuana and Central Valley Farms Forum New Citrus Variety Developed Brown Vetoes Citrus Protection Bill Ag Groups Outraged Over EPA Information Leak Big…
State Board to Discuss Water Transfers and Drought Preparedness
Meeting on January 7th in Sacramento SACRAMENTO, December 30, 2013 –The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will be joined by representatives from the California Department of Water Resources…
Low Snowpack Level is Another Problem
We know our farmers can’t grow food without water and the low snowpack level is another problem on the water front. But it’s not just farmers who rely on that…
Low Food Inflation for 2013 a Surprise
In the food and agricultural world of 2013, what was the biggest surprise? Gary Crawford has the opinion of one top economist. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
What to Expect in 2014 for Prices
Several factors are pointing towards normal food price inflation for consumer goods next year. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
BASF Announces Plans to Expand
…professionals worldwide through a significant investment in the development of new IT tools. Nevin McDougall, BASF Senior Vice President Crop Protection North America. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Changes Coming for FSMA
Thanks in part to the strong response from the ag industry, the Food and Drug Administration will make some changes in the Food Safety Modernization Act proposed rules. Julie McPeake…
AgNet West Christmas Wish
…providing relevant and interesting news for and about California’s farmers. Without you, there is no food, no fiber, and no future. Thank you for all you do, and Merry Christmas!…
San Joaquin College of Law to Host Agroterrorism Preparedness Program
…Agroterrorism Preparedness Curriculum for Frontline Responders is a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Western Institute for Food Safety and Security at the…
California Farmers Take Advantage of USDA New Microloan Program
…Farm Service Agency California State Executive Director Val Dolcini. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Overall, microloans and other loans included, FSA provided $120 million in farm loan assistance…
EPA West Coast Collaborative Announces Grants
…Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) received $75,442 to replace an older model year public fleet vehicle with a 2011 model year vehicle. Guam Environmental Protection Agency received $17,978 to…
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
From: USDA Farm Service Agency Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California “2013 was a great start for microloan program and overall loan activity,” State Director Says (DAVIS, CA)…
U.S. EPA fines agricultural products companies
U.S. EPA fines agricultural products companies $74,880 for pesticide violations in Calif. and Ariz. Violations increased risk of pesticide release to the environment SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection…
