California’s Ag Day at the Capital is coming up this Wednesday, March 19th, at the steps of the state capitol building in Sacramento. It is open to the public from…
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…
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…
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
Sabrina Hill gives us an update on crop progress around California. Crop Progress Around the State NASS report on CA crops: Warm temperatures caused early bloom in orchards. Peach, nectarine,…
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…
Renowned Branding Expert Ira Blumenthal Addresses Agriculture
Ira Blumenthal At the California Seed Association meeting in Santa Barbara this week, famed business branding expert Ira Blumenthal says seed companies and farmers should embrace change to remain relevant…
2013 Record Year for California Grape Crush
Mark another one in the record books for California. Sabrina Hill reports on new numbers for the California grape crush. Record grape crush California’s 2013 crush totaled a record high…
USDA Citrus March Crop Forecast has Slight Change
The USDA citrus crop forecast releasd this morning has a slight change in the Valencia oranges for California. The next crop forecast will be released April 9th at approximately 9:00…
California Field Crop Review
Sabrina Hill reports the California Field Crop Review now that the January numbers are in. California Field Crop Review…
California’s Worsening Drought
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, explaining how the situation in California is at the forefront of the country’s drought coverage. California’s Worsening Drought…
Citrus Growers Hear Latest on HLB
Kevin Severns Citrus growers from around the state gathered in Visalia, where they heard the latest in industry information, especially on the topic of HLB. Chairman of California Citrus Mutual…