California Department of Food and Ag will host a series of free Food Safety and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) trainings for small farms. The Fresno area workshop will be held…
California Farm Bureau Federation Speaks Up on Prop. 37
The California Farm Bureau Federation has made it known of their position to Proposition 37 and other ballot issues. AgNet West reporter Sabrina Hill gives us more. For CFBF’s views…
U.S. EPA Honors Dixon Ridge Farms
…a leader in sustainable farming for California’s agricultural industry. The farm produces energy through a biogas-powered generator that is fed from the farm’s walnut shells, usually a waste product. This…
Meetings Planned for Discussion on Hispanic/Women Discrimination
USDA is Holding the meetings due to possible loan discrimination claims. Val Dolcini, State Executive Director USDA Farm Service Agency – California, is inviting community leaders to attend a meetingto…
Certis USA Says New Insecticide is Registered
PFR-97 is now available for use in California for mites, whiteflies, thrips and psyllids. To learn more and visit the Certis webpage, CLICK HERE….
Gov. Brown Vetoes Ag-Targeted Bills
According to Dave Puglia, Western Growers Association, Sr. Vice President, Government Affairs and Communication; Western Growers applauds California Governor Jerry Brown for his responsible action in the veto of AB…
Urge Governor Brown to Veto Heat Illness Bills
Grape and Tree Fruit League Urge Governor Brown to Veto Heat Illness Bills In a recent OnTarget Newsletter from the Fresno-based California Grape and Tree Fruit League, two labor-driven bills…
Agribusiness Management Conference Nov. 7th
…supporting farm businesses, agencies and organizations. “California’s agricultural industry faces unique challenges,” said Mechel Paggi, CAB director and conference chair, who noted some sectors do well while others struggle with…
California Video Shuts Down Slaughterhouse
Statement from Dave Daley, Ph.D., California State University, Chico, on Undercover Videos at California Processing Facility DENVER (Aug. 21, 2012 – Nat’l Cattlemen’s Beef Association) – Federal regulators have suspended…
Beef Ambassador Contest Set for Sacramento
California cattle women are excited to host the 2013 National Beef Ambassador Competition in Sacramento, Calif. on Sept. 28-30. It all happens at the downtown Sacramento Embassy Suites. Different states…
AgNet West Radio Network Covers California; Announces Sales Representative
Network Announces J. L. Farmakis, Inc. as National Sales Representative; “KROP” Radio First of a Dozen Charter Affiliates Joining Network; All Major California Ag Areas Covered with Prime Network Airtimes…
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
…University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program, discussing late-season consideration for insect and mite management in almonds. · David Doll, Merced County UC Cooperative Extension pomologist and author of…
Fruit Fly Eradicated From San Joaquin County
…hatch into maggots and tunnel through the flesh of the fruit, making it unfit for consumption. While fruit flies and other pests that threaten California’s crops and natural environment are…
Report Cites Big Health Benefits
…at Texas A&M University. The studies on the health benefits of stone fruit have been funded by California Tree Fruit Agreement, California Plum Board, California Grape and Tree Fruit League…