Modesto will be hosting a silage update for the dairy industry next week. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the information. 2014 Silage Day The University of California Cooperative Extension…
Almond Board: Time to Register for Almond Conference
…Almond Conference. Jenny Nicalou, Senior Specialist of Industry Relations for the Almond Board of California tells us more. Register online at AlmondConference.com. Get more from the Almond Board of California…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
What do Joseph Gallo Farms, Gills Onions and Parducci Wine Cellars have in common? Yes, they are all California farms with well-known, high-quality products, but they have something else in…
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
…California’s $44.7 billion agricultural value and the region supplies over 25 percent of the nation’s food, according to 2012 County Crop Reports. Central Valley Community Bank partners with numerous growers,…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
The just-released California objective forecast for the 2014-2015 crop year shows some increases for the crop. The California Almond objective forecast for the 2014–2015 crop year was announced at the…
Drinking Recycled Water in 5 Years
…there is some worry about a shortage of water however, with water efficiencies across the board being installed in California homes. Stay with AgNet West this week to hear about…
Agri View: Nuts So Good
Everett Griner talks about demand for California almonds in today’s Agri View. Nuts So Good…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…expertise to review the applications. Irrigation experts from the Cal Poly Irrigation Training and Research Center, the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State and the University of California’s Cooperative…
Vacancy on Cattle Health Task Force
…to: California Department of Food and Agriculture Animal Health Branch 1220 N Street Sacramento, California 95814 Attention: Dr. Anita Edmondson The term of office for a member of CHATF is…
Haitian Delegation Tours California Agriculture
A delegation from Haiti is touring California on an agricultural mission. Sabrina Hill has more. Haitian delegation in Salinas Delegates from Haiti, including the country’s top ag official, education and…
Storage Only Won’t Help Water Crisis
Increased water storage won’t fix the problem of moving water throughout California. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Storage Only Won’t Help Water Crisis The current water bills that legislators are…
USDA Continues Farm Bill Implementation with Provisions to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…support beginning farmers. “Crop insurance is critical to the ongoing success of today’s farmers and ranchers and our agriculture economy. These improvements provide additional flexibility to ensure families do not…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
…year,” said Vilsack. “The funds USDA is making available today will help partners and stakeholders prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases that threaten America’s agriculture economy.”…
Hasty Groundwater Legislation Looming?
…problem in California. Underground aquifers are being depleted at an increasing rate as more and more land owners drop new wells. Western Growers Association Senior Vice President Dave Puglia says…