…California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 ‘N’ Street – Main Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814. “California’s farmers and ranchers need to prepare for a potentially significant drought year,” said CDFA…
Almond Board: Navel Orangeworm Control in Almonds
…for navel orangeworm control. Curtis says the Almond Board and the University of California have done several research studies and put together guidelines on orchard sanitation, that go into how…
CFBF Awards
The California Farm Bureau Federation handed out awards recognizing achievement and excellence by young agriculturalists at its recent annual meeting. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
AgNet West Christmas Wish
…with blessings. As we head into 2014, we look forward to continuing our commitment to providing relevant and interesting news for and about California’s farmers. Without you, there is no…
San Joaquin College of Law to Host Agroterrorism Preparedness Program
…Joaquin College of Law would also like to thank the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, Wanger Jones & Helsley, Nisei Farmers League and Granville Homes for their…
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…
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…
Ag Exports and Farm Bill
USDA and export experts are stressing the need for a new farm bill in order to continue with record agricultural exports. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Farm Bill Could Help Issues Between U.S., Brazil
A top USDA official says a new farm bill will likely go a long way toward resolving issues between Brazil and the U.S. revolving around U.S. cotton programs. Gary Crawford…
AgNet’s “Agri-View” Host Everett Griner, 87, Recovers From Heart Attack
…farm broadcasting. A few years later, in the mid 1980’s, Griner joined Cooper’s new farm radio network venture and has been farm broadcasting on Southeast AgNet airwaves ever since. On…
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
…$120 million in farm loan assistance in fiscal year 2013 to farmers and ranchers throughout California. That includes 700 annual operating loans and just over 100 loans for farm ownership….
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…