In this week’s almond update, we look at how the Almond Board of California markets California almonds. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Snowpack Levels Very Low
As California farmers and lawmakers alike continue to focus on the drought, another problem adds to the crisis situation. Current mountain snowpack levels in Western ranges are well below normal…
AgNet Media Inc. Principals Now Sole Owners of AgNet West
(Fresno, California/Ocala, Florida) – AgNet West Radio Network is pleased to announce its entire business operations have been fully acquired and will be merged into AgNet Media, Inc., which includes…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
CDFA ACCEPTING CONCEPT PROPOSALS FOR 2014 FERTILIZER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION GRANTS SACRAMENTO, December 17, 2013 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is…
AgNeTVideo: David Valadao on Water
Congressman David Valadao (CA-21) speaks at a news conference about California’s water crisis, then gives AgNet West’s Sabrina Hill a one-on-one interview. To read a news release from Congressman David…
California Among States Getting Grants for Schools
…Program and greatest unmet need. They are Arkansas, California, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. States will competitively award the funds to…
Drought Preparedness Workshop
…open or download audio report. The workshop was organized by the California Department of Water Resources, Center for Irrigation Technology. California State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency Val Dolcini…
Water News Conference Today
Several Central California water officials along with congressman David Valadao and Senator Jean Fuller are talking about the state’s water situation today. A group of California legislators and delegates recently…
Fresno State Earns State Titles at Farm Bureau Collegiate Competition
(December 13, 2013) — Fresno State agriculture student Jake Carlson won the individual state championship at the California Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet competition and the 10-member Jordan College of…
Tips for Picking the Freshest Christmas Tree
While there are some Christmas tree farms around the state, most of the fresh Christmas trees for sale here in California are from Oregon or Washington. There are two ways…
More on USDA Emergency Response Framework
…Vilsack gives us more about the framework. Click to Open or Download Audio Report While Huanglongbing has only been found in one tree in California, we have had several findings…
California Crop Progress for 12-12-13
Sabrina Hill has the week’s crop progress. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Wenger Reelected to CFBF
Paul Wenger will serve another term as president of the California Farm Bureau Federation. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report At the California Farm Bureau Federation…