…testament to the hard work our community accomplished last year. The number one ag-producing state in the nation will continue to sponsor the number one ag-development program in our state.”…
Not Enough Snow-Pack in Northern Cascade Range
Rain, not snow, is falling this winter in the Washington and Oregon Cascade Mountains so far, but what does it mean for spring runoff potential? Rod Bain reports. Not Enough…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…agricultural labor crisis and border issues, but we must get this done. The recent executive action on immigration doesn’t offer a solution to increase the workforce for agriculture and we…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…College District · City of Fresno · Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company · ENZO Olive Oil Company · Union Bank · Fowler Packing Company · United States Cold Storage · Gerawan Farming…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…we can make an impact that’s well beyond what the Federal government could accomplish on its own. We’re giving private companies, local communities, and other non-government partners a way to…
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…loss of commerce. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Used with permission from Ag Alert, and the California Farm Bureau Federation….
CDFA Announces Available Funding for Dairy Development Program
…must email grants@cdfa.ca.gov with their contact information, number of seats required and workshop location. Further details will be provided upon confirmation of registration. Visit the CDFA DDRDP website at www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/dd….
Fruit Size and Drop Factors in Citrus Crop Forecast
…and Fruit Size chart. (.pdf) The February Citrus Crop Forecast is scheduled for Tuesday February 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time and will be “Live” here on AgNet West.com….
USDA Week In Review January 9
…of USDA Week In Review, happy Hawaiian cows, healthy soils for a healthy future and honoring a great American by helping others. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/index.htm…
Dairy Producers Enroll in New Margin Protection Program
…July 1, 2015 and Sept. 30, 2015. To learn more about the Margin Protection Program, visit the Farm Service Agency (FSA) online at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ or contact a local FSA office…
Stallman: Farmers and Ranchers Still Optimistic Despite Washington’s Past Dysfunction
…high debt and high interest rates, sinking demand around the world and depressed commodity prices. But today, while commodity prices have dipped compared to recent years, in general, America’s farmers…
Executives Predict Future of Agriculture at AFBF Annual Convention VIP Event
…the stage and gave a glimpse of the company’s future offerings. “What I see happening five to 15 years out is promising results in insect control, agronomic traits and soybeans,”…
ACP Quarantine in Madera County
…the east by the Madera Canal. A link to the quarantine map may be found here: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/acp-qmaps. The quarantine prohibits the movement of citrus and curry tree nursery stock out…
Western View: The Bakersfield Sound
…the Bakersfield sound – a style of music that expresses the heartbeat of America. The Bakersfield sound was born in the 1950s. It was the music of the working men…