While the first major winter storm is in the books, it’s going to take a lot more rain to bring California out of drought. Susan Carter has more. Click to…
Almond Board: Study Shows Almonds Help with Weight Control
…California Jenny Heap explains this new research comes from a respected scientific source. Listen to the above audio report for the full story. Visit the Almond Board of California website….
California’s Pumpkin Crop
You can find pumpkins in nearly all California counties, but the San Joaquin County is the largest producer by far – growing about 70 percent of the state’s pumpkin crop….
ACP Quarantine Expands in Central California
…cure once a tree becomes infected. The diseased tree will decline in health until it dies. HLB has been detected just once in California – last year on a single…
AgNeTVideo: Turkey Shortage Changes Food Drive
The turkey shortage is affecting a popular holiday giving campaign in Central California….
Add Almonds to Meals for Weight Control, Vitamin E
…Almond Board of California Jenny Heap says the Almond Board is excited about a new study by Purdue University that found almonds helped pre-diabetics maintain their blood sugar without adding…
Progress in Seed Science for Vegetable Industry
…grown in California. Sabrina Hill speaks with President and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association, Andy LaVigne. Click to open or download audio report. The American Seed Trade Association’s…
AgNeTVideo: Vilsack on the Farm to School and SNAP Programs
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the Farm to School program while visiting California State University, Fresno….
Water Series: Weather Expert on California Drought
AgNet West continues our look at California’s water crisis with USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen, who comments on the state’s extreme drought. Click to open or download audio report….
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on Immigration
US Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at California State University, Fresno, recently. One of the topics he discussed was immigration reform. He said the farm bill is a top concern…
Almond Board: Almond Leadership Project Winner Announced
…staff, committee members, and industry members. The audience then voted on a top project. To register for the Almond Conference, visit almondconference.com. For the Almond Board of California, click here….
Secretary Ross Discusses Immigration Reform
California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross discusses the need California has for immigration reform. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Record Sales And Revenue For Blue Diamond Almond Growers
…single investment in the history of the California almond industry,” said Jansen. “We will lead the world tree nut industry in almond product innovation and double our capacity with cutting…
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
…stringent California state water quality regulations. California is home to some of the worst air quality in the nation. To help achieve California’s clean air goals, NRCS invested over $19…