A California dairy farmer is now known around the state for his tireless work on land conservation practices. Dino Giacomazzi also shares his ideas with anyone who wants to better…
Almond Board Meeting This Week
…it’s previous location in Modesto to the Sacramento Convention Center, due to a healthy amount of growth. This year’s conference is Tuesday through Thursday and features workshops on topics such…
New Peterson Farm Bros Video Promotes Ag
…of the pop hit Gangnam Style. The Peterson brothers – Greg, Nathan, and Kendal – work on their family farm and promote farming through their wildly popular parody videos on…
Cotton Plowdown in Fresno County
Cotton growers in Fresno County are urged to complete their plowdown activities as soon as possible. Stalks must be shredded by a power-driven shredder that will effectively reduce stalks to…
Officials Investigate New Psyllid Finds
Ted Batkin, president of the California Citrus Research Board said the early finds are going to have to take some sleuth work to determine how the psyllids got into Tulare…
Lucas Selected to Serve Second Term
…rural constituents. “I am proud of the work the Committee has completed over the past two years. We have provided valuable oversight of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S….
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
…of Funding Availability posted on CDFA’s website at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants/. Information should be submitted via e-mail to Crystal Myers (grants@cdfa.ca.gov) before December 3, 2012. CDFA Release#12-041 Follow CDFA on Twitter: www.twitter.com/cdfanews…
Will Hurricane Sandy Affect Corn Prices?
The powerful Hurricane Sandy may have had an impact on grain corn being grown in the area, which would cause yet another spike in prices for California’s livestock industry. Hopefully…
CA Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…registration. There is no cost to attend the workshops or webinars. Space is limited at each workshop location. Individuals planning to attend should e-mail grants@cdfa.ca.gov with their contact information, number…
U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
…are experiencing the strongest four years for agricultural exports in our nation’s history and are forecast to continue this record success in 2013.” Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623…
EPA Honors Fresno State’s WET Center
…tribes, media, academia, environmental organizations and community activists. For more information on the other 2012 award winners please visit: http://epa.gov/region9/awards. Contact: Michael Ardito, 415-972-3081, ardito.michael@epa.gov Join the LinkedIn group: http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/1823773/…
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
…no till mowing practices, reducing air emissions and fossil fuels. Composted manure, chipped walnut prunings, cover cropping and integrated pest management practices are all used in combination for fertilizing and…
Gov. Brown Vetoes Ag-Targeted Bills
According to Dave Puglia, Western Growers Association, Sr. Vice President, Government Affairs and Communication; Western Growers applauds California Governor Jerry Brown for his responsible action in the veto of AB…