…University of California, Davis. This day-long program is free of charge, open to the public, and will include two instructor-led courses: Understanding the Dangers of Agroterrorism (AWR 151) and Principles…
Farm Academy Admissions Open
The California Farm Academy is taking applications for new students. The California Farm Academy is a training program and farm business incubator at the Center for Land-Based Learning. Applications are…
Florida Citrus Industry Learns from Problems
Citrus growers in Florida are making big improvements in controlling the Asian citrus psyllid, which was first found in Florida about 8 years ago and has spread Huanglongbing disease there…
High Wildfire Threat for CA
A lack of rain and snow coupled with a ridge of high pressure could increase the chance of wildfires in Southern California. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download…
State Veterinarian Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter California
24-hour permit granted to Kris Kringle for his team of nine reindeer SACRAMENTO, December 23, 2013 — California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all…
AgNet West, Partners Spread Holiday Cheer at Children’s Hospital
…to the young patients at Children’s Hospital Central California. Amy Russo joins Hill, Lange, and Hill’s daughter in this picture at Children’s Hospital Central California. KJWL served as a…
California Farmers Take Advantage of USDA New Microloan Program
Val Dolcini More than a hundred California farmers took advantage of the USDA’s new microloan program this year, to help them with their farming operations. Sabrina Hill talks with USDA…
EPA West Coast Collaborative Announces Grants
…be found on the EPA website at http://www.epa.gov/blackcarbon/. The 2013 West Coast Collaborative DERA grant projects are summarized, below: California Air Resources Board (CARB) received $205,152 to install diesel particulate…
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
…Agency today announced settlements with two companies selling agricultural chemicals in Arizona and California over improper storage and containment of federally regulated pesticides. San Francisco, Calif-based agricultural products company Wilbur-Ellis…
Citrus Industry E-news: Multi-CHMA Psyllid Sprays; Diaprepes Problems
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes a grower report on multi-CHMA psyllid sprays as well as information on diaprepes and HLB problems. Want to…
Almond Board: Creating Demand for Almonds
In this week’s almond update, we look at how the Almond Board of California markets California almonds. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Snowpack Levels Very Low
As California farmers and lawmakers alike continue to focus on the drought, another problem adds to the crisis situation. Current mountain snowpack levels in Western ranges are well below normal…
AgNet Media Inc. Principals Now Sole Owners of AgNet West
…events for more than 25 years. These include Southeast AgNet Radio Network, operating with localized programming in Florida, Georgia and Alabama; Citrus Industry magazine; Pest Pro magazine; and Citrus Expo,…