…be conducted in Spanish. The Expo will celebrate these accomplishments and recognize its founders at its 20th Anniversary Legacy Award Ceremony. Honorees include: Don Ackerman, Constellation Brands; Mary Bianchi &…
Spring Fling Fundraiser
…the philosophy of the organization. Silver Sage is catering the event, with dinner selection options of salmon or steak and live music is by Auburn Ravine. Auction items include a…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review February 13
…Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, helping birds, not enough snow and Black History Month. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.usda.gov/oce/weather/ http://blogs.usda.gov/ www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
CWA Calls California FFA to Tell Their Truth
…of students through agricultural education and continues to play an important role in students’ personal and professional development. “If you would have told me that my involvement in the FFA…
CA Farmer/Business Owner’s Part in 2015 World Ag Expo
…Fresno County. Mandy Critchley Interview For more on MC Solutions, click here. Follow our coverage of the World Ag Expo here on AgNetWest.com, and through our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram….
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…
Vilsack Announces $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease
…conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill….
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review February 6
…This edition of USDA Week In Review includes wide open work spaces, the Farm Bill’s anniversary and the new budget proposal. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=farmbill www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/02/0023.xml&contentidonly=true www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
California’s Three Largest Dairy Cooperatives Submit Proposal for California to Join the Federal Milk Marketing Order
…and in more than 50 foreign countries. For additional information on California Dairies, Inc., visit www.californiadairies.com. About Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a national…
Western Governors’ Drought Forum Webinar Series Begins on February 11
…on topics that have arisen during the first six months of the Drought Forum, the Chairman’s Initiative of Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval. In addition to providing a closer examination of…
California’s Diversity Reflected In Pesticide Outreach
…Spanish-speakers, doing about three presentations per year in Yuba and Sutter Counties. CAC staffers give out the leaflets upon request and during inspections. “I think it is important to provide…
USDA Designates 55 Counties in California as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
…Norte, Imperial and San Francisco counties in California also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties and city in Arizona,…
NOW Traps Allow Longer Monitoring
Researchers are suggesting growers use two traps when monitoring for navel orangeworm. Using the classic egg traps alone has its limitations. NOW Traps Allow Longer Monitoring Pistachio growers are seeing…
National Agriculture Day: Poster and Poetry Contests Entries Being Accepted
…Farm Bureau at (831) 724-1356, Agri-Culture at (831) 722-6622 or email sccfb@sbcglobal.net or available on website: http://www.sccfb.com/content/poster-poetry-contest-deadline . They can be picked up at 141 Monte Vista Ave. in Watsonville….