Growers dealing with wells on the verge of running dry during this drought year are having to make changes to their growing season. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story….
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…also in capitalizing on the shared resources of our people, climate and economy. A strong and growing Mexican market is a win for California and a win for Mexico. In…
Recapping the 2014 California State Fair by the Numbers
…of manure were removed from the livestock area. 3.864 million feet of toilet paper were used. California State Fair Sets New Attendance Records Total attendance at the California State Fair…
Growers Hoping to ‘Get by’ with Well Problems
A lot of growers around the state are crossing their fingers when it comes to their well pumps. The ground water level is so low in some areas that pumps…
Labor Training Helps Energy Efficiency
Efficient irrigation is a top priority in California. Saving money through this drought year and conserving water goes hand and hand. Education Manager for the Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program at…
Quarantine Boundaries Complicating Business
…Drought Task Force Kicks Off Meetings Tulare County Ag Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita says the divide is making it difficult for growers and nurseries isolated outside the quarantine. Some businesses equipped…
Subsidized Pump Test Program
…at the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State, Bill Green, informs growers that PG&E will subsidize the cost of an efficiency test on their well pump. Subsidized Pump Test…
California Water Situation Worsens
New numbers indicate a worsening water supply situation in California. Gary Crawford has the details. Worsening California Water Situation…
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
…that, like California, has a strong connection to food and farming. It is this connection that makes Mexico an essential market for trade and greater economic cooperation. Mexico is California’s…
Farm Broadcasters Visit Salinas
The National Association of Farm Broadcasters is in California this week, learning more about our agriculture here. California network members of the NAFB, AgNet West, organized an agribusiness lunch and…
Almond Board: Addressing FSMA
…Addressing FSMA California Almond Board Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services, Tim Birmingham, says the FDA has been willing to hear comments and adapt to keep the impact on…
CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape
…opportunities to increase efficiency and, ultimately, improve our service to the people of California. It’s a key provision in CDFA’s Strategic Plan, recognizing that we have business relationships with many…
Weird Al video demonstrates creativity, versatility of CDFA IT programming staff
…by CDFA’s Division of Measurement Standards, which is responsible for regulating all weights and measures in California. The video reflects CDFA’s philosophy that employees be encouraged to express creativity and…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…Forestry University in Shaanxi province, and the University of California, Davis, today signed a memorandum of agreement that lays the groundwork for establishing the Sino-U.S. Joint Research Center for Food…