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….
Expo Changes Increase Opportunities
…was a much talked about change that made sense for an agriculture rich area. Local business initiatives manager with the city of Fresno, Amy Fuentes, says the change not only…
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review July 11
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. – Repairing America’s Transportation Infrastructure – Trading Organics with Korea – And housing for…
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…
Tulare County Crop Report Shows Increases
…Crop Report Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita released her county’s 2013 crop report this week. It shows an increase of more than 40,500 acres in permanent plantings, with the…
Reaching the Ag Community
Is your operation as efficient as it could be? Pacific Gas and Electric wants the agriculture community to know there is help out there. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Reaching…
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…
Fighting The Yuck Factor
Southern California is leading the desensitizing charge when it comes to the yuck factor of recycled water. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Fighting The Yuck Factor Today’s social…
Biochar Project Progresses Despite Delays
A biochar project in Northern California hit a small road block recently but that isn’t holding it back too much. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Sonoma Biochar Project Update As…
Sweet Cherry Production Plummets
…Lance Honig of the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service says other states not battling the drought had increases in production, yet the combined numbers still decreased due to California’s drop….
UCCE 2014 Silage Day
Modesto will be hosting a silage update for the dairy industry next week. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the information. 2014 Silage Day The University of California Cooperative Extension…
Almond Board: Time to Register for Almond Conference
…Almond Conference. Jenny Nicalou, Senior Specialist of Industry Relations for the Almond Board of California tells us more. Register online at AlmondConference.com. Get more from the Almond Board of California…