Paramount farms had a legal team scheduled to talk about the water issues in California during their 2014 Annual Pistachio Conference. The 9th Circuit’s decision that morning played a big…
California Ag Day at the Capital
…11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a stage program at noon. Several organizations are expected to have exhibits at the event. Last year’s exhibitors included California Women for Agriculture, FFA,…
Immigration Reform Top Priority for Agriculture Sector
…Priority LaVigne sat down with AgNet West’s Gary Cooper at the California Seed Association annual meeting and discussed a number of federal important issues. For this interview, please CLICK HERE….
Pilot Programs Could Reduce SNAP Enrollment Numbers
Employment related pilot programs under the new Farm Bill could reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program enrollment figures. Rod Bain and Secretary Vilsack explain. Pilot Programs Could Reduce SNAP Enrollment Numbers…
Prop 2 Deadline Looming, Lawsuit Grows
…The other states claim that California cannot impose it’s regulations on other states. In this three part series, hear from California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger who says AB1437 was…
Farm Bill Cotton Info Comes to CA
…bill includes provisions important to stability too with a transition program for the 2014 crop year as enactment comes too late for USDA and the private sector to offer the…
Ruling in CA Water Case
…merits of the case.” The impact of the 2008 Delta smelt biological opinion on California water supply is being felt this year. Birmingham stated, “This year California is experiencing a…
Almond Board: Post Bloom Disease Management
In today’s Almond Update, we are taking on the topic of post bloom disease management. Brent A. Holtz, San Joaquin County Director and Farm Advisor, UC Coop Extension, says rain…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition…
California Seed Association VP on State Issues
The California Seed Association’s 74th Annual Convention continues in Santa Barbara. Gary Cooper talks with the association’s executive vice president, Chris Zanobini, about important issues at the state level. California…
Crop Progress Around the State
Sabrina Hill gives us an update on crop progress around California. Crop Progress Around the State NASS report on CA crops: Warm temperatures caused early bloom in orchards. Peach, nectarine,…
Leaders Conference Crucial for Policy Change
Over 400 farm bureau leaders from up and down the state attend the California Farm Bureau’s Leaders Conference. California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger says it is important to hear…
California Seed Association Kicks Off 74th Annual Convention
The California Seed Association kicks off its 74th annual convention this week in Santa Barbara. Seed company and seed dealers from around the state gather a couple times each year…
Renowned Branding Expert Ira Blumenthal Addresses Agriculture
Ira Blumenthal At the California Seed Association meeting in Santa Barbara this week, famed business branding expert Ira Blumenthal says seed companies and farmers should embrace change to remain relevant…