…the Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program (APEP) was once again being extended as more money has been allocated by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again The APEP…
UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center Seeks Funding for Continued Innovation; Limagrain First to Answer Call
…with our strategic goal of supporting the future of the seed industry, not just in France, but around the world.” The company’s partnership with UC Davis originated through its relationship…
Alexis Taylor Speaks to CA Farm Leaders
…about the Trans Pacific Partnership and Trade Promotion Authority. AgNet West News Director Sabrina Hill spoke with Taylor about why she says both are important to California agriculture. Alexis Taylor…
USDA NASS Continues to Survey Farmers and Landlords for TOTAL Survey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is gathering information about production practices from farmers and ranchers across the nation through the Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of…
The Western View: El Nino Returns with a Whimper
…has an even larger impact globally. El Nino is a weather pattern caused by a warming period in the southern Pacific Ocean. The warmth is enough to heat the ocean…
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2015
…Plantings report, which provides the first survey-based estimates of U.S. farmers’ planting intentions for the year,” said NASS’ Pacific Regional Field Office Director, Vic Tolomeo. “The March Agricultural Survey provides…
National Agriculture Day Luncheon – Tickets Available
…founder of Orchard Supply Hardware and donated 3,000 acres (Swanton Pacific Ranch) in the north coast to Cal Poly. The ranch has row crops, timber and even a one-third-scale railroad,…
Citrus Strong – Citrus Mutual – Citrus Matters
…a.m. workshop “Citrus Strong – Citrus Matters” CCM, in partnership with Bayer CropScience, will announce #CitrusMatters, a new year-long campaign geared at raising public awareness about the Asian citrus psyllid…
Big Fresno Fair Announces New San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition
The Big Fresno Fair is proud to announce that it is launching the inaugural San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition (SJVOOC) in partnership with the California Olive Oil Council. The…
Almond Hullers & Processors Association Urges Quick Action in Resolving Backlog
…the $21.1 billion in goods exported from the Port of Oakland in 2014. The settlement between the ILWU and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) is just the beginning of a…
Final results announced for 2014-15 California State Employees Food Drive
…visit the State Employees Food Drive website: http://www.fooddrive.ca.gov/Summary.asp The Food Drive was administered by Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services in partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture….
Vineyard Team Celebrating 20 Years
…applicable for decision makers of a variety of crops, the Expo presents educational programs for Spanish speaking employees. Through support from Pacific Gas and Electric Company, water related sessions will…
No Changes in February USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast
…crop forecast is set for Monday, March 10, 2015 at approximately 9:00 a.m. Pacific time. The March citrus crop forecast can be heard “Live” right here on AgNet West.com. February…
USDA: Slow Snowpack Development for Much of the West
…extreme weather events. Through the creation of the National Drought Resilience Partnership, launched as part of the President’s Climate Action Plan, federal agencies are working closely with states, tribes and…