Gary Cooper visits with Florida dog trainer Pepe Peruyero, whose dogs can detect citrus canker early. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
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…
Corn for Fuel or Food?
Gary Cooper reports on a super-charged debate in Washington D.C. on reducing the use of corn for ethanol in exchange for livestock feed. Ranchers are hurting due to the shortage…
AgNet West Radio Network Covers California; Announces Sales Representative
…to working with the AgNet West partnership. J.L. Farmakis, Inc.’s State Farm Radio Network group is the largest ag radio group in the U. S., covering 34 states with 22…
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
…Los Banos. Three speakers: · UC IPM Advisor Dr. Pete Goodell, focusing on insects and pests in alfalfa and cotton-managing the crop through mid-season. · UCCE Fresno farm advisor and…
Walnut Twig Beetle Trapping Guidelines
…$500 billion, the stakes are high for containing thousand cankers disease if it is introduced into key timber-producing states like Indiana and Missouri. The study team is also using the…
FAACT Leadership Development Program
…is Friday, July 27. The FAACT Leadership Development Program provides community leaders with a comprehensive eight-month program highlighting specific issue areas in agriculture. Both agricultural and non-agricultural, community-minded people are…
Western Ag Processors Meeting Set
Be sure to get your registrations in for WAPA’s 3rd Annual Meeting, as it is setting up to be our most informative meeting yet. The 3rd Annual Meeting will take…
USDA’s MyPlate Celebrates First Anniversary
…now is the time to incorporate the MyPlate messages into your life. For more information on MyPlate resources and to join the MyPlate First Year Birthday Celebration, go to www.choosemyplate.gov/celebrate.html….
USDA Provides Funding
…American agriculture, enhancing our emergency-response capabilities, and increasing public awareness of the danger of invasive pests and diseases,” said Vilsack. “American agriculture supports 1 in 12 jobs in the United…
Calls For Scientific Scrutiny, Regulatory Enforcement, Fees Made at Nitrate Study Workshop
…to develop a regulatory mechanism within which to collect fees from agriculture to go towards impaired water mitigation solutions. For more information contact Christopher Valadez cvaladez@cgtfl.com in the League’s office….
High Profile Ag Labor Bills Pass Committee
…services, janitorial/building maintenance services, food preparation services, or housekeeping services. For additional information, you are encouraged to contact either Barry Bedwell bbedwell@cgtfl.com or Christopher Valadez cvaladez@cgtfl.com in the League’s office….