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…
Urge Governor Brown to Veto Heat Illness Bills
…to seek an injunction against their employers to compel compliance and allow employees to sue farmers for any damages caused by the failure to comply. Additionally, it allows farm workers…
USDA Specialty Block Grant Program
To find out more about Specialty Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds from the USDA, visit this website; http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/scbgp and click on Definition of Specialty Crops to view a comprehensive list…
California Video Shuts Down Slaughterhouse
…committing any abuse to animals should not be in the business – period. The actions depicted in these videos are disgraceful and not representative of the cattle community. “U.S. Department…
Beef Ambassador Contest Set for Sacramento
California cattle women are excited to host the 2013 National Beef Ambassador Competition in Sacramento, Calif. on Sept. 28-30. It all happens at the downtown Sacramento Embassy Suites. Different states…
AgNet West Radio Network Covers California; Announces Sales Representative
…Gary Cooper gary@agnetwest.com To view AgNet West Affiliates CLICK HERE. AgNet West Media, LLC Business Office 5053 NW Highway 225A, Ocala, FL 34482 Office: 352.671.1909 •Fax: 888.943.2224 Office@AgNetWest.com www.AgNetWest.com …
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
…alfalfa. The two events are free and open to the community. Directions are available in the events section of the Sustainable Cotton Project’s website www.sustainablecotton.org. Two hours of continuing education…
Walnut Twig Beetle Trapping Guidelines
…several millimeters long, is the vector of the fungus that causes thousand cankers disease. “The disease has killed thousands of black walnut trees in California’s landscape and is threatening commercial…
AF36 Approved for Pistachios
…are plant pathologist and work at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Parlier. Michailides worked closely with Dr. Peter Cotty, USDA ARS in Tucson who has spearheaded the…
FAACT Leadership Development Program
…is Friday, July 27. The FAACT Leadership Development Program provides community leaders with a comprehensive eight-month program highlighting specific issue areas in agriculture. Both agricultural and non-agricultural, community-minded people are…
2012 Farm Bill: Farmers Pursue Air Quality Pgm
…“We still have important work to do in improving air quality, and farmers and ranchers remain ready to help.” The farm coalition said retaining the Air Quality Initiative in the…
Western Ag Processors Meeting Set
…so be sure to reserve your room and mail in your registration forms soon! For registration details, please contact WAPA’s office at (559) 455-9272 or visit our website at www.agprocessors.org….
USDA’s MyPlate Celebrates First Anniversary
Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 MyPlate Serves as Reminder to Help Consumers Make Healthy Food Choices BOSTON, May 30, 2012 — Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today joined…
Update Your Heat Illness Prevention Program
…as is practical to where employees are working. (Best practices indicate that it is best to put up the shade immediately upon arriving at the worksite.) • When temperatures are…