…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 www.usda.gov/newfarmers.…
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…
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
…Cherry Production Plummets The drought has hit California sweet cherry production hard, dropping the Golden State from the second to third overall in production year to year. Besides a lack…
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…
PG&E Hosting Energy Workshop
A workshop is coming up in Kern County to assist farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Agricultural Energy Workshop PG&E is working…
Smart Phones Promoting Food Safety
Research is looking at using smart phones to increase food safety at farmers markets. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Technology and Farmers Markets The University of Arkansas’s Division of Agriculture…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…management decisions and conservation practices of farmers and ranchers also enhance environmental quality, provide recreational opportunities and offer social benefits.” CDFA recognizes there are many farmers and ranchers doing a…