…– 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 Stateβs 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…
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…
U.S. EPA Honors Dixon Ridge Farms
…kraft board is used rather than bleach board, which is commonly used in the industry. These sustainable practices reduce the impact on natural resources and have reduced the farm’s carbon…
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
…(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 of eligible and ineligible specialty crops under the SCBCP….
Could Dogs Detect Citrus Greening Early On?
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…









