…the projected harvest size to direct business decisions for the year. “Almond trees thrive in our state because California is home to the world’s most efficient almond growers, who continually…
Funding for Research on Plant-Biotic Interactions
…is the first round of grants awarded through the Plant-Biotic Interactions program, a joint funding opportunity established through a partnership between NIFA and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NIFA…
Grow Your Own Ginger
…you harvest. It’s best to store ginger in your crisper drawer in your refrigerator as you use it, which will help prevent it from drying out. Or, slice off what…
AgNet West Radio Celebrates Five Years
…four daily headline segments that started the network have now expanded to several other daily headlines, as well as an hour-long program reporting on national, state and local ag issues….
Groundwater Planning Moves into Next Phase
…with all of the GSAs and start with the same baseline of information,” said San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation program director Julianne Phillips. “It’s just a matter of creating a…
Veterinarians: Establish Offshore FMD Vaccine Bank
…offshore vaccine bank to help quickly control and eradicate the animal disease. The 23 veterinarians are in town as part of the Swine Veterinarian Public Policy Advocacy Program of the…
Many Other Ways to Save Bees
In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom told you what the best plants were to plant to attract and feed bees. Aside from planting, Cathy lets you know there other many ways…
Agri View: Feral Hog Fight
…the wild hog population. Now officials in one mid-western state claim to have a moderate success with a new trapping program. They have counted more hogs removed than through their…
Protecting Pollinators Through New Certification Program
…to launch the program. After a series of trials with 13 farmers, the program is now opening to farmers nationwide. Part of the certification includes dedicating a minimum of 5%…
Western View: Ventura County
…program called ‘Treasure Our Farms’. It’s is an education program designed to engage and inform the community about the value and beauty of Agriculture in Ventura County. The mission is…
Mid-South Cotton Producers to See San Joaquin Valley Agriculture
…the National Cotton Council’s 2017 Producer Information Exchange (P.I.E.) Program. Sponsored by Bayer through a grant to The Cotton Foundation, the P.I.E. is now in its 29th year and has…
Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting
…year that starts Oct. 1. Plus during the event, the 2017 Environmental Stewardship Award reception will be held honoring this year’s 6 regional winners. The 27th annual award program recognizes…
Amazon Food Stamp Policy Ruffling Feathers
Amazon has a new Prime program for the millions of Americans who have EBT cards. The new policy is causing America’s grocers to complain to Washington, D.C. that the online…
Growing Veggies by Vertical Gardening
…harvest that could be anything from grapes to kiwis, cucumbers or melons. You could also suspend some potted plants from the ceiling for produce that includes, peas, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers…