…with the Kern County Farm Bureau to get the word out to the agricultural community about rebates, incentives and programs available for efficient upgrades. The Agriculture Energy Workshop highlighted many…
Lady Gaga Joins California Water Conservation Effort
…Californians to join the effort and take extraordinary measures to save water during the drought. The PSA is available on SaveOurWater.com, a new site designed to help Californians find ways…
Agri View: “Family” Farm
Everett Griner talks about the definition of the “family” farm in today’s Agri View. “Family” Farm…
Tours Bring Foreign Buyers
New product tours for the Fresno Food Expo are bringing more foreign buyers to California. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Tours Bring Foreign Buyers Two product tours have…
Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided
…California, Davis, estimated those impacts could include loss of 17,100 jobs and $2.2 billion in economic damage. California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger said the report underscores the need…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
A new report from the University of California, Davis, shows that California agriculture is weathering its worst drought in decades due to groundwater reserves, but the nation’s produce basket may…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has extended its deadline for applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) by two weeks, until July 29, 2014….
USDA Website for New Farmers
A new website aims to help producers learn about farm bill programs that may help them out. Sabrina Hill has more. Website for New Farmers The website is located at…
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review July 11
…at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. – Repairing America’s Transportation Infrastructure – Trading Organics with Korea – And housing for farm labor workers. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.dot.gov/grow-america/fact-… http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/NOPTr… http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/mfh/de……
Climate Change: Register now for the first California Adaptation Forum
…economy, including ensuring a secure food supply in the future. For the first time, the Local Government Commission in partnership with the State of California will be holding the California…
Proposed New Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – Mendocino County
Light Brown Apple Moth Effective July 8, 2014, the California Department of Food and Agriculture is adding the Mendocino County Quarantine Boundary. A map of the proposed boundary can be…
Reaching the Ag Community
…the Ag Community Pacific Gas and Electric knows that the farming community is busy. Senior Customer Relationship Manager Brenda Baldwin said they are trying to reach out to farmers about…
Solar Energy Busy With California Ag
Converting or adding solar energy to farms in California is a busy business these days. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has more information. Solar Energy Busy With California Ag Pacific Gas…
Breaking Point on Water for Farmers?
…for Farmers? Alternative water projects were big topics at a produce safety symposium in Southern California. The Southern part of the state has done a lot to not rely so…