…citrus crop forecast of the 2013-2014 season will be released Friday, November 8th. Hear the LIVE website audio stream program to begin about 9:00 a.m. Friday, November 8th at agnetwest.com….
Almond Board: Leadership Program at Almond Conference
…The Almond Conference is December 3 through 5 in Sacramento. You can register for the Almond Conference online at almondconference.com. You can find more about the almond board at almondboard.com….
World Ag Expo Launches Video Contest
…Anyone 30 years of age or younger is eligible to enter. All videos must be submitted by December 1, 2013. Visit www.WorldAgExpo.org for full rules and the online entry form….
CA Citrus Mutual on Governor’s Veto of Citrus Bill
…is no known cure. But I guess none of that is important to the Governor.” In his veto message the Governor states, “Let’s review our options during the budget process.”…
Meat and Poultry Safety Tips
…the illnesses are here in California. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service reminds consumers to follow package cooking instructions and make sure to reach an internal temperature of 165…
American Farm Bureau Appeals Chesapeake Bay Ruling
…a notice to appeal the Sept. 13 federal district court ruling, seeking reversal of a decision that gives EPA wide latitude to dictate local land-use and development decisions. “This is…
Brown Vetoes Citrus Protection Bill
…not important.” The California citrus industry has assessed itself more than $60 million in detection and treatment for the Asian citrus psyllid. The federal government has put in an estimated…
Public Health Alert for Chicken Products Produced at Three Foster Farms Facilities
…recently reported in 18 states, predominantly in California. The outbreak is continuing. The investigations indicate that consumption of Foster Farms brand chicken and other brand chicken produced at Foster Farms…
Almond Board: New Workshops Added to Almond Conference
…Gabriele Ludwig, Associate Director of Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California, says the additional workshops cover several topics. You can register for the almond conference online at www.almondconference.com…
Hanford Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef
…investigation. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness or injury should contact a health…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in Fresno County
…on the Agricultural Commissioner’s website: http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/Departments.aspx?id=114. The discovery is within the current Dinuba quarantine boundary. Agricultural Commissioner Les Wright stated “the quarantine boundary currently set for the Dinuba quarantine will…
YSFB Supports Ordinance to Restrict Marijuana Cultivation
…several home invasions in Rio Oso that were attributed to marijuana cultivation. Personal safety and quality of life in Sutter County’s rural communities are in jeopardy from illegal marijuana grows…
Almond Board: Almond Processing and Food Safety
…his comment. He points out there’s another step that goes into the almond processing for food safety measures. Click to hear his comment. The Almond Board has more information about…
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Webcast October 11
…at www.SoutheastAgNet.com. Southeast AgNet, Inc. recently merged all areas of its operations into AgNet Media, Inc. to better reflect multi-media growth that now includes two farm radio networks, one in…