A California food expo is garnering attention from all parts of the globe. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman previews tonight’s ‘Valley’s Gold’ episode and has what Golden State growers need to…
Inaugural Fundraiser Offers Unique Experience
The Center for Land Based Learning funds a high school program throughout California that gets students hands-on learning in all agriculture-related fields. The FARMS Leadership Program of Fresno is getting…
Almond Reports Look Light Due to Drought
…Light Due to Drought California Almond Board CEO Richard Waycott says although he expects a good crop this year, early reports are showing some results of California’s drought. Waycott added…
CDFA Announces Vacancy on the Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Advisory Board
…the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Integrated Pest Control Branch, 3294 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, California 95832, Attention: Patrick Akers. For additional information, visit the branch’s web page at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/ipc/curlytopvirus/ctv_hp.htm;…
AgNeTVideo: Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum Questions to the Panel
…a common solution to the problem? What type of water coalitions are being developed outside the Central Valley, specifically Northern and Southern California, to address their, and our, water needs?…
Almond Harvest Expectations
In Specialty Crop news, it’s harvest season for many commodities in California and some are worried about the affect the drought has had on this crop. Several commodity experts believe…
AgNeTVideo: Interview With Nicole Dominguez, Archer Daniels Midland
…than 270 processing plants, they convert corn, oilseeds, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. Nicole Dominguez discusses what this means to California agriculture….
Agri View: Spreading Problem
Everett Griner talks about citrus greening spreading to other states in today’s Agri View. Spreading Problem…
European Grapevine Moth Quarantine Lifted in Solano County and Portions of Napa and Sonoma Counties
…progress to remove the pest through regulatory and eradication efforts, as well as the vigilance of growers and local communities. “This is excellent news for California’s winegrape growers and wine…
CA Agrotourism: SLO’s Madonna Inn
Erika Schaeffer, Trail Guide As we head into the last holiday weekend of the summer, it’s easy in California to incorporate agriculture into your weekend fun. Sabrina Hill shows us…
Val Dolcini Named Administrator of the Farm Service Agency
…the staff of the California Governor, California Lt. Governor, and two California members of the U.S. House of Representatives. A fifth-generation Californian and Yolo County native, Dolcini received a B.A….
It’s a bet! California Grown products on the line in football wager with New Mexico
…Poly wins, a basket of New Mexico agricultural products will be sent to California. Go Mustangs! Thanks to California Grown and Cal Poly for their generous donations to the basket….
Citrus Industry This Week: Wasps for HLB Fight; Chadwell Honored
Hear updates on efforts using wasps for HLB control and find out who was awarded in Florida’s citrus industry in today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week. Want to learn…
USDA Statistics Confirm Almonds Number One
…Almonds Number One The Washington Post blogged about USDA statistics that show almond consumption is up 220% since 2005. California Almond Board CEO Richard Waycott said almonds have been number…