…up inside the dairy center, where they talked with current, and perhaps future, dairy farmers. A popular attraction was the California milk advisory board booth and the Dairy Princess. Along…
Local Food Movement Gains Momentum
…to the farmers who grow their food. Since California provides fresh produce all over the nation, she says the challenge for California growers is to think locally, while working nationally….
Warm, Sunny Weather Cause for Worry
…to Open or Download Audio Report It was the stereotypical California weather for the World Ag Expo this week, sunny, warm, and not a drop of rain. But Agricultural Economist…
New Product May Change Planting
…with ties to California is showing off its latest… a mechanical planting machine. It’s GPS guided and computerized. And it’s billed as able to plant a 100 acres in an…
2012 CA Wine Grape Production
2012 was a good year for California wine grape growers. They crushed 4.01 million tons of grapes after the 2012 harvest, which sets a new record. The previous record was…
CA Man New President of Cotton Council
A California man is elected the 2013 president of Cotton Council International. John A. Burch was elected the 2013 president of CCI. “CCI is the best in the world promoting…
Agriculture Tours Highlight of World Ag Expo
…Sun Pacific Packing & Historic Exeter, California. Ticket price for the tours runs between $30 and $45, depending on the destination. For more information on the agriculture tours, click here….
Ag Warriors Connects Veterans to Ag Industry
…and presentations. Ten interns are taking part in the opportunity this week. They come from three California colleges – College of the Sequoias; California State University, Chico and Porterville College….
World Ag Expo Top 10 New Product Winners
…and costly tanks, and a quick-release battery connector. There’s also a product that allows for better tracking of the health of dairy or beef cattle. You can see these and…
CA Man Wins Beef Quality Assurance Award
A California man receives a national award during the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention held in Florida. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Dr. John Maas…
AgNeTVideo Report: CA Wineries Love Valentine’s Day
The Fresno County Wine Journey’s Annual Wine and Chocolate Lover’s Weekend promotes local wineries. We visited Engelmann Cellars and Milla Vineyards. Many California wineries take advantage of the weekend before…
Bovine Tuberculosis Detected at Tulare County Dairy
…history of bovine TB in California, click here. Bovine tuberculosis does not threaten the quality and safety of milk and meat products in California. Almost all milk sold in California…
Wineries Love Valentine’s Day Events
The weekend before Valentine’s Day is a big one for California wineries. In Fresno County, hundreds of people will enjoy the Wine and Chocolate Lovers Weekend over the next few…
Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention is underway in Florida, and covers many topics relevant to California. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper was at the convention and has this report. Click…