…magazine. which encourages reading in school-aged children while showing them the importance of agriculture in our communities. Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with their elf, make a…
EPA West Coast Collaborative Announces Grants
…retrofit school buses with exhaust treatment technologies. Commonwealth Utilities Corporation – Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) received $26,677 to retrofit power generation units to enable fueling with ULSD….
U.S. EPA fines agricultural products companies
U.S. EPA fines agricultural products companies $74,880 for pesticide violations in Calif. and Ariz. Violations increased risk of pesticide release to the environment SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection…
AgNet Media Inc. Principals Now Sole Owners of AgNet West
…KROP-AM, Brawley; KSAC-FM, Sacramento; KSRO-AM, Santa Rosa; KTIP-AM, Porterville; KFIG-AM, Fresno; and KYOS, Merced. For more information visit www.AgNetWest.com. To view this news release in .pdf format, please click here….
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
…currently accepting concept proposals for the 2014 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds research that advances the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use of fertilizing materials. The 2014 Request…
California Among States Getting Grants for Schools
…parents, healthcare professionals and communities. Schools across the country are using the MyPlate symbol to enhance their nutrition education efforts. Collectively, these policies and actions will help combat child hunger…
No Changes in Citrus Crop Forecast from USDA
…release of the citrus crop forecast from USDA will be Friday, January 10, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.. Be sure to tune in right here on agnetwest.com to hear the report….
Dairy Industry Encourages Kids to Play
The popular “Fuel Up To Play 60” campaign has added dance moves in efforts to promote nutrition and exercise. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
ACP Quarantine Expands in Central California
…may have seen the Asian citrus psyllid are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899. For more information on the Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing disease please visit: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp….
Almond Board: Almond Leadership Project Winner Announced
…staff, committee members, and industry members. The audience then voted on a top project. To register for the Almond Conference, visit almondconference.com. For the Almond Board of California, click here….
Almond Board: Silent Auction at the Almond Conference
…here to listen to the Almond Update. The Almond Conference is December 3-5 in Sacramento. Register online at Almondconference.com. Find out more about The Almond Board of California at almondboard.com….
Much Anticipated Citrus Crop Forecast Released
The 2013-14 citrus crop forecast was released with the estimate for California oranges at 56.5 million boxes. Hear all the details here now. [audio:http://www.southeastagnet.com/audio/citrus/11-08-13-citrus-crop-forecast.mp3] To view or download a copy…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Update
…them for years. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. The Almond Conference is scheduled for December 3–5 in Sacramento. You can register online at www.almondconference.com…
CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee
…Review Committee, CDFA maintains a competitive process to ensure maximum public input and benefit. Individuals interested in serving on the Technical Review Committee should include a letter of interest, short…