California almond growers will vote on whether to continue their Federal marketing order from Feb. 18, 2014, through March 7, 2014. Growers who have produced almonds in California from Aug….
Snow Survey Today
…percent of normal for the date, just as California was turning dry after wet storms in November and December. Today’s scant snowpack dramatically illustrates the result of the near-record dry…
Speaker Series to Celebrate UCCE 100th Anniversary
The University of California Cooperative Extension celebrates it’s 100th anniversary. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The University of California Cooperative Extension is celebrating it’s 100th anniversary this year….
Top 10 for 2013
We have compiled your top 10 posts for 2013. In addition to these top 10, we also have your top 10 AgNeTVideos. China Closes Doors to California Citrus AF36 Approved…
Water Meeting Scheduled
The state ag secretary says California’s farmers and ranchers need to prepare for a significant drought year. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report To learn…
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…
Almond Board: Navel Orangeworm Control in Almonds
…for navel orangeworm control. Curtis says the Almond Board and the University of California have done several research studies and put together guidelines on orchard sanitation, that go into how…
CFBF Awards
The California Farm Bureau Federation handed out awards recognizing achievement and excellence by young agriculturalists at its recent annual meeting. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
AgNet West Christmas Wish
…with blessings. As we head into 2014, we look forward to continuing our commitment to providing relevant and interesting news for and about California’s farmers. Without you, there is no…
San Joaquin College of Law to Host Agroterrorism Preparedness Program
…University of California, Davis. This day-long program is free of charge, open to the public, and will include two instructor-led courses: Understanding the Dangers of Agroterrorism (AWR 151) and Principles…
Farm Academy Admissions Open
The California Farm Academy is taking applications for new students. The California Farm Academy is a training program and farm business incubator at the Center for Land-Based Learning. Applications are…
High Wildfire Threat for CA
A lack of rain and snow coupled with a ridge of high pressure could increase the chance of wildfires in Southern California. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download…
State Veterinarian Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter California
24-hour permit granted to Kris Kringle for his team of nine reindeer SACRAMENTO, December 23, 2013 — California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all…
AgNet West, Partners Spread Holiday Cheer at Children’s Hospital
…to the young patients at Children’s Hospital Central California. Amy Russo joins Hill, Lange, and Hill’s daughter in this picture at Children’s Hospital Central California. KJWL served as a…