…In the long-term, California must continue to focus on actions to modernize our water delivery system by completing the environmental planning process for the Bay Delta Conservation Plan. Right now,…
Top 10 for 2013
…for Pistachios Grower Experience with No-Till Methods Marijuana and Central Valley Farms Forum New Citrus Variety Developed Brown Vetoes Citrus Protection Bill Ag Groups Outraged Over EPA Information Leak Big…
State Board to Discuss Water Transfers and Drought Preparedness
…California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 ‘N’ Street – Main Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814. “California’s farmers and ranchers need to prepare for a potentially significant drought year,” said CDFA…
BASF Announces Plans to Expand
…professionals worldwide through a significant investment in the development of new IT tools. Nevin McDougall, BASF Senior Vice President Crop Protection North America. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
San Joaquin College of Law to Host Agroterrorism Preparedness Program
…of Agroterrorism Detection and Diagnosis (AWR 153). Individuals from a variety of professional sectors are welcome, including, but not limited to, legal, public safety, political, environmental and agricultural. Participants will…
AgNet’s “Agri-View” Host Everett Griner, 87, Recovers From Heart Attack
…in the various arms of the military, during two different major wars in American history. Other than his military years, Everett has spent most of his professional life in radio,…
California Farmers Take Advantage of USDA New Microloan Program
…Farm Service Agency California State Executive Director Val Dolcini. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Overall, microloans and other loans included, FSA provided $120 million in farm loan assistance…
EPA West Coast Collaborative Announces Grants
…Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) received $75,442 to replace an older model year public fleet vehicle with a 2011 model year vehicle. Guam Environmental Protection Agency received $17,978 to…
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
From: USDA Farm Service Agency Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California “2013 was a great start for microloan program and overall loan activity,” State Director Says (DAVIS, CA)…
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…
Need for Water in Kern County
General Manager of the Kern County Water Agency, Jim Beck discusses the drought and what needs to change. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
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…
Drought Preparedness Workshop
…open or download audio report. The workshop was organized by the California Department of Water Resources, Center for Irrigation Technology. California State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency Val Dolcini…
