…that administers a grower-enacted Federal Marketing Order under the supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. For more information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit AlmondBoard.com….
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Reaction to EPA Info Release
…information provided on hard-working family farmers and ranchers, family operations including my own,” said NCBA Past President J.D. Alexander, a cattle feeder from Pilger, Neb. “It is beyond comprehension to…
National Pork Producers Council Reaction to EPA Info Release
…manipulate that data to advance their extremist agenda.” EPA gathered the information despite being forced last year to drop a proposed reporting rule for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) because…
Protect Silage from Spider Mites
…including new products out on the market. She urges growers to rotate their miticide applications to avoid resistance and to work with their PCAs to decide what’s best for them….
Local Food Movement Gains Momentum
The local food movement is gaining momentum, so what does it mean for farmers? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Karen Halliburton Barber is an assistant…
Avoid Costly Exporting Mistakes
…President and CEO of W.J. Byrnes and Company says mistakes early on can be detrimental to a business. For more information on avoiding exporting mistakes, contact John Leitner at info@byrnesglobal.com….
Warm, Sunny Weather Cause for Worry
This week’s weather seems perfect for the 100,000 people visiting the World Ag Expo in Tulare, but one expert says it’s not good news for farmers. Sabrina Hill reports. Click…
Bovine Tuberculosis Detected at Tulare County Dairy
…have come into contact with the diagnosed cow, and that work led to the detection of TB in the Tulare County herd. The investigation into the possible spread of this…
AgNet West Radio Network Now Well Established In California
…the incredibly rapid and successful establishment of the network statewide to serve California farmers and the nation’s largest ag state, these new network role assignments are a prefect fit to…
Census of Agriculture Past Due
…The agency of the USDA responsible for the Census of Agriculture now begins work to collect remaining outstanding survey forms. The deadline for turning in the forms has now passed,…
Pistachio Research Helps Growers’ Profits
…industry and government… There are only two other similar funded positions between the farm community and the UC Cooperative… the California Rice Research Board and the California Table Grape Commission….
CAPCA Conferences Coming Up
Pest Control Advisors and others who deal with protecting plants will want to mark their calendar for an important seminar coming up. CAPCA is offering the seminar in San Bruno…
New Tool for California Farmers to Stay Informed
…Robin Loftin – Robin@AgNetWest.com – 352.671.1909 for eNews advertising details. For more information about AgNet West, visit www.AgNetWest.com. For Immediate Release: January 31, 2013 Contact: Gary Cooper (352) 671-1909 gary@agnetwest.com…
Weather Hurts Vegetable Crops
…impact of strong winds in some areas. It could still take weeks before the freeze damage totals are complete, but individual grower are already reporting enough damage to cause concern…