New product tours for the Fresno Food Expo are bringing more foreign buyers to California. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Tours Bring Foreign Buyers Two product tours have…
Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided
…California, Davis, estimated those impacts could include loss of 17,100 jobs and $2.2 billion in economic damage. California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger said the report underscores the need…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…buy several crops grown almost entirely in California, including tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, almonds, walnuts, grapes, olives and figs. Full Report Economic Analysis of the 2014 Drought for California Agriculture (.pdf)…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has extended its deadline for applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) by two weeks, until July 29, 2014….
Tips for Pre-Proposals for NRCS Program
Alan Forkey, USDA NRCS If you are thinking of submitting a pre-proposal for the NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program, you only have until the end of business on Monday, July…
Climate Change: Register now for the first California Adaptation Forum
…economy, including ensuring a secure food supply in the future. For the first time, the Local Government Commission in partnership with the State of California will be holding the California…
Almond Food Safety Symposium Coming Up
The Almond Board has a big event coming up on July 23. Sabrina Hill talks with Almond Board Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham. Almond Food Safety…
Proposed New Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – Mendocino County
Light Brown Apple Moth Effective July 8, 2014, the California Department of Food and Agriculture is adding the Mendocino County Quarantine Boundary. A map of the proposed boundary can be…
Deadline Fast Approaching for USDA NRCS RCPP
…Forkey. USDA NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program The pre-proposals are due July 14. To learn more about the program and application process, listen to the full interview with Alan Forkey….
Solar Energy Busy With California Ag
Converting or adding solar energy to farms in California is a busy business these days. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has more information. Solar Energy Busy With California Ag Pacific Gas…
Breaking Point on Water for Farmers?
…for Farmers? Alternative water projects were big topics at a produce safety symposium in Southern California. The Southern part of the state has done a lot to not rely so…
Fighting The Yuck Factor
Southern California is leading the desensitizing charge when it comes to the yuck factor of recycled water. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Fighting The Yuck Factor Today’s social…
Biochar Project Progresses Despite Delays
A biochar project in Northern California hit a small road block recently but that isn’t holding it back too much. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Sonoma Biochar Project Update As…
PG&E Excited About New Solar Program
…is a new program that will help some small farms make solar upgrades work for them. To learn more about the new program in your area, contact your local PG&E…