…milk producer. Now, the Innovation Center for US Dairy is helping the dairy industry reduce greenhouse gasses in a new way. It’s developed a website for that purpose. Laura Mandell…
Better Crop Protection With Mode Changes
…one of the best techniques is to rotate the type of insecticide you’re using, or – that is, to change up the mode of action. Sherrod says growers who use…
Cattle Rustling in California
…that started in Oklahoma. It ended with the arrests of three suspects in Los Angeles. They’re accused of selling stolen calves at a sales yard in Kern County. For more…
2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes
…increasingly important to farmers and every community in America because it provides important information and helps tell the true story about the state of agriculture in the United States today.”…
CA Turkey Farmer Finalist in Competition
…expenses. You can watch the entire video with Tim Nilsen, just go to http://www.fooddialogues.com and click onto the New Faces of Farming and Ranching. The contest ends Saturday, December 15th….
Pesticide Use an Important Topic
…is making use of YouTube and other websites to help people better understand what farming is all about. Jennifer Skidgel-Clarke of Steinbeck Country Produce in Salinas is one of those…
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….
FDA Increases Irradiation Allowances
Two final rules by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration which increase the maximum allowable dosage of irradiation in meat and poultry products is now in effect. Sabrina Hill has…
Western Growers To Tell Consumers About Ag
…It’s often used to breakdown complex, large quantities of information, so it’s easier for the reader to understand. You can view an example of the infographic here. This is another…
Good Year for Christmas Tree Harvest
…– or PVC. And since real trees are farmed, when they’re harvested, more trees are planted in their place. This helps clean the air and keep the soil useable. Click…
Fresh Express Recalls Spinach
…states, including California. The recall is for 9-ounce packages of Fresh Express spinach with the use-by date of Nov. 7, and product code of S299B25. No illnesses have been reported….
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
…The first meeting will be held January. By establishing the technical review committee, CDFA maintains a competitive process to ensure maximum public input and benefit. Individuals interested in serving on…
CA Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Webinar information will provided upon…
EPA Honors Fresno State’s WET Center
…solutions, and agriculture technology.” More information about the WET Center can be found at: www.wetcenter.org. Also, more information may be found at www.Californiawater.org. The EPA Pacific Southwest Region’s Environmental Awards…