…Shields Avenue, Davis, CA, 95616. “California is at the cutting edge of innovation within the agriculture sector from water use efficiency to research advancements and product development,” said CDFA Secretary…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…markets for U.S. agricultural products and commodities. The program, which focuses on consumer promotion, including brand promotion for small companies and cooperatives, is used extensively by organizations promoting fruits, vegetables,…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…Olive Oil Company · Union Bank · Fowler Packing Company · Wawona Frozen Foods · Gerawan Farming Prima® Brand · Wawona Packing Company · Johanson Transportation Service · Wells Fargo…
Almond Board: Grower Field Day Tuesday April 15
…Jenny Nicolau explains. Grower Field Day Tuesday April 15 To learn more about specific times, locations and speakers and to RSVP, please contact Jenny Nicolau at jnicolau@almondboard.com or (209) 343-3245….
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast-No Changes From Last Month for California
…Results and Fruit Size Chart. The next monthly USDA Citrus Crop Forecast will be Friday, May 9, 2014 at about 9:00 a.m. and can be heard live here on agnetwest.com….
Invasive Pest in the Spotlight
…says the public can help protect commercial crops. Invasive Pest in the Spotlight The United States Department of Agriculture has proclaimed April as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness month….
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2014 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the allocation of $48.1 million, provided by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm…
Almond Board: Upcoming Almond Grower Field Day
The Almond Board is inviting growers out to a special field day coming up. Almond Board Director of Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau has the information. Almond Board: Upcoming Almond Grower…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…about responding to drought, go to the University of California drought management website at http://ucmanagedrought.ucdavis.edu/. (Christine Souza is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at csouza@cfbf*]}*.com.)…
Bay Delta Conservation Plan Public Review Period Extended 60 Days
…copy of the documents please email BDCP.comments@noaa.gov. Comments must be received electronically or postmarked on or before June 13, 2014. Click here for more information on how to submit comments….
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…to tight water supplies, said dairy farmers do not normally compete with beef cattle ranchers for the same feed, because beef producers usually have plenty of grasses on rangeland to…
Almond Board: Almond Sustainability Workshop
…workshop is Friday, January 31 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Almond Board office in Modesto. To register for the workshop, contact Kendall Barton at kbarton@almondboard.com or call (209) 343-3245….
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…precipitation present urgent problems: drinking water supplies are at risk in many California communities; fewer crops can be cultivated and farmers’ long-term investments are put at risk; low-income communities heavily…
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Has More Changes
…Florida Field Office. The February citrus crop forecast is scheduled to be released 12 noon Monday, February 10, 2014. You will be able to hear it “live” here on agnetwest.com….