…work with the California state employees for this wonderful food drive,” said Blake Young, CEO of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. “The compassion and enthusiasm the state employees showed…
CDFA Announces Public Meeting
…digesters. Please visit CDFA’s dairy digester website, www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/dd for more information. Interested parties may submit comments to grants@cdfa.ca.gov beginning March 4, at 12:00 p.m. until March 18, at 5:00 p.m…..
Organizations Respond to Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report is inconsistent – and if adopted will lead to conflicting dietary advice. For instance – the Committee…
Vineyard Team Celebrating 20 Years
…(SIP) Certification, Sustainable Ag Expo, Earth Day Food and Wine Weekend, and various research and education programs. Since inception, with a myriad of programs that advance the industry’s commitment to…
Ride the Bus to SWRCB Hearing in Sacramento
…18th at 9 AM in Sacramento, the SWRCB will hold a Hearing. In order to bring attention to this devastating decision, your attendance is needed. California Latino Water Coalition has…
Spring Fling Fundraiser
…$60 each. Sponsorship details and tickets are available by calling Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau at (530) 673-6550 or by visiting http://yubasutter.cfbf.com/About/Events.aspx. This event will sell out so get your tickets now!…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Scholarship Applications Available
…their college education. Over the past twenty years, YSFB has awarded more than $124,000 to deserving students from our communities. In order to support farm families, the YSFB Board of…
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
…to first, second and third place winners at the annual California State FFA Convention in April. For more information about this project, visit http://www.cawomen4ag.com or call Monique Bienvenue at 562.413.9802….
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
…trees, creating a new antimicrobial treatment, among others. A fact sheet with a complete list of awardees and project descriptions (PDF, 316KB) is available on the USDA website. Fiscal year…
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…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Having Severe Economic Impact on California Almond Industry
…dozens of cancelled orders, several rerouted orders at considerably greater expense, as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars in congestion and other charges, according to Covello. “We have received…