…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….
U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
Statement of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement WASHINGTON, October 22, 2012– Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the U.S. –…
CA Citrus Growers Want EQUIP Measure Pushed
California Citrus growers want the 2012 Farm Bill to include EQUIP funds. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
EPA Honors Fresno State’s WET Center
…tribes, media, academia, environmental organizations and community activists. For more information on the other 2012 award winners please visit: http://epa.gov/region9/awards. Contact: Michael Ardito, 415-972-3081, ardito.michael@epa.gov Join the LinkedIn group: http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/1823773/…
Health Benefits from Dairy Products
The Dairy Council of California has released it’s Fall 2012 trends report. According to the report , dairy has the potential to play a big role in diabetes prevention. AgNet…