…Committee WASHINGTON 12/20/2012– Today Chairman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma named five members to serve as Subcommittee Chairmen of the House Agriculture Committee for the 113th Congress. “I am pleased to…
Food Trends for 2012-2013
What food products were popular in 2012, and what can we expect in 2013? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report When it comes to what’s selling…
2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes
Census Provides Opportunity to Grow the Future of Agriculture 2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes across America WASHINGTON, December 18, 2012 – It’s not every day that a walk…
Orange Production Drops, But Not in CA
The US Department of Agriculture has released it’s forecast for 2012-2013 orange production. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The USDA says production throughout the…
CA Turkey Farmer Finalist in Competition
…the only one from California competing for your vote. The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance is posting all nine finalists on their website, each telling his and her stories about…
Merced Woman Wins Open Discussion Meet
A Merced woman is the winner of the 2012 California Young Farmers and Ranchers Open Discussion Meet. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Diane Coderniz of Dos Palos is…
Almond Board Meeting This Week
…can register at the convention center any of the three days. If you would like more information, you can find it on our website at ag net west dot com….
Cotton Plowdown in Fresno County
…plowdown is required in sections where pinkie has been found last growing season or this season until September 1, 2012. – Reduced tillage does NOT require the incorporation of all…
Good Year for Olive Oil
…towns celebrate the olive oil harvest. In the Sonoma Valley, the festival is celebrated for three months. Sonoma Valley 12th Annual Olive Festival: December 1. 2012 – February 28, 2013…
Dairy Farmer Wins Leopold Award
Hanford dairyman Dino Giacomazzi has received the 2012 Leopold Conservation Award from the California Farm Bureau. He won the $10,000 prize for using conservation tillage on all his feed crops….
Letter Demands Vote on Farm Bill
Ag groups from around the nation sent a letter to congress, asking for a vote on the 2012 farm bill. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Two Wine Festivals This Weekend
There are two wine festivals this weekend. Both the Fresno County Wine Journey and the Madera Wine Trail are having tasting events this weekend. In Madera, the 2012 Holiday Spirit…
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED FOR CALIFORNIA SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Individuals with interest and expertise in the agricultural sector are encouraged to apply. SACRAMENTO, November 2, 2012 –…
CA Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…November 7, 2012 – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Imperial County Farm Bureau, 1000 Broadway Street, El Centro, CA 92243 Thursday, November 8, 2012 – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m….