Jim Aschwanden, director of the California Agriculture Teachers Association, explains more about the governor’s cut to the Agriculture Education Incentive Grant. For more from Aschwanden, click here….
Grape Growers get Insight on Top Issues
Grape growers gathered in Salinas for the Central Coast Wine Grape Seminar. Growers learned about the top issues in pest management including the top problem of powdery mildew. UC Davis…
Pistachio Growers get Legal Breakdown on Water Ruling
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
…to have exhibits at the event. Last year’s exhibitors included California Women for Agriculture, FFA, 4H, California Dairy and many others. For more on this year’s event, please CLICK HERE….
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….
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
The National Cotton Council is holding 49 meetings across the US for farmers in the 15 cotton belt states. The meetings are focused on educating farmers on the Agriculture Act…
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…
National Seeds Executive on Farm Bill, Pollinator Issues, Specialty Crops and More
Andy LaVigne, President and CEO at American Seed Trade Association, talks about the farm bill, pollinator issues, needs for specialty crops and other other topics. Andy LaVigne Interview…
Marketing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Cutting Out the Middle man
UC Davis Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Specialist Dr. Roberta Cook explains how the marketing techniques have changed over the years and how growers are targeting different consumers. Marketing…
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
…the Southland. Wheat irrigation continues and is ahead of schedule due to drought conditions. Growers in the Sacramento Valley applied herbicides. Cotton fields were prepared for planting in Fresno County….
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…