…Report Back in 2010, Americans bought 27 million farm raised trees. In 2011, that went up to 30.8 million, taking sales up to over a billion dollars. Experts say it…
Almond Board Meeting This Week
…can register at the convention center any of the three days. If you would like more information, you can find it on our website at ag net west dot com….
New Water Deal With Mexico: Imperial Says No
Water agencies in California, Arizona, and Nevada will soon be buying water from Mexico, under the terms of a recent agreement, but one of California’s major agricultural counties refused to…
“Buy Ag” This Holiday Season
…Friday event every year, encouraging everyone to buy local and buy ag. Milla says local wineries are now offering consumers more choices, and that means better shopping. Click here for…
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
…enhance the competitiveness of California’s specialty crops – fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Grant awards range from $50,000 to $400,000 per project. Funding…
CA Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…CA 93901 Tuesday, November 6, 2012 – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Suite 202 Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, 600 Hampshire Rd, Ste 200, Westlake Village, CA 91361 Wednesday,…
EPA Honors Fresno State’s WET Center
…from businesses, government officials, tribes, media, academia, environmental organizations and community activists. For more information on the other 2012 award winners please visit: http://epa.gov/region9/awards. Contact: Michael Ardito, 415-972-3081, ardito.michael@epa.gov Join…
Dow AgroSciences Acquires Cal/West Seeds
…in Woodland, Calif. Cal/West is a leading supplier of alfalfa, clover, and other crops to seed companies and growers in the U.S., Canada, and 25 other countries around the world….
SCE Water Conference
…local water customers including private water companies, irrigation districts, dairy owners, farmers and municipalities. To register visit: www.sce.com/workshops. Call 559-625-7126 or 800-772-4822 for more information. Conference will be held at…
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….
USDA Specialty Block Grant Program
To find out more about Specialty Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds from the USDA, visit this website; http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/scbgp and click on Definition of Specialty Crops to view a comprehensive list…
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
…Gary Cooper gary@agnetwest.com To view AgNet West Affiliates CLICK HERE. AgNet West Media, LLC Business Office 5053 NW Highway 225A, Ocala, FL 34482 Office: 352.671.1909 •Fax: 888.943.2224 Office@AgNetWest.com www.AgNetWest.com …
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
…Joaquin Valley growers at field days in Fresno and Los Banos this month. The first event, which focuses on the state’s $2.7 billion almond industry, is scheduled for Thursday, July…