…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…
Pistachio Growers Watch for Mealybugs
…Entomology Farm Advisor, with the UC Cooperative Extension, Kern County says this is the time to watch for Gill’s mealybugs. Gill’s mealybugs can cause significant damage to the nuts by…
Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
…week continued to remind producers to complete forms for the Census of Agriculture-the only source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial agricultural data for every county in the nation. The 2012…
Watching for Vine Viruses in Wine Grapes
…caused some problems this last growing season. He says there’s just too many issues to know exactly what the cause was, but red blotch and other viruses remain a concern….
USDA Announces Speakers for Ag Forum
…on speakers and registration, click here. Complete USDA news release below: USDA Announces Speakers for the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, former Senator Thomas Daschle to speak…
CA Rice Industry Helps Wildlife
…the Central Valley’s wetlands their home each year. It’s something that professional wildlife artist Steele Roberts-Ross sees when he goes to work. According to the California Rice Commission, the state’s…
Awaiting Answers on Farm Bill
The agriculture industry is awaiting more information on just what the farm bill extension means for specific programs and commodities. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Cleaning Up Greenhouse Gasses
…for that purpose. Laura Mandell is with the Center . She says there’s information about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, or EQUIP , on the site. The website is http://www.usdairy.com/saveenergy…