…AgNet West reported a few months ago, the Sonoma Biochar Project is researching biochar production in smaller machines making the process more practical. Project Manager Dr. David Morell said the…
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
…is having it’s 2014 Silage Tuesday, June 8 in Modesto. Dairy Farm Advisor Jennifer Heguy says they will cover a variety of important topics from season start to season finish….
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…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
What do Joseph Gallo Farms, Gills Onions and Parducci Wine Cellars have in common? Yes, they are all California farms with well-known, high-quality products, but they have something else in…
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
…P-R Farms, Inc. Naturally Sun-Dried Apricot Halves http://www.bellafrutta.com/or in store at Bella Frutta in Fresno P-R Farms, Inc. ENZO Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil http://www.bellafrutta.com/or in store at Bella Frutta…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
…is a testament to the state-of-the-art farming practices and techniques our growers use to minimize water use,” stated Bill Harp, almond grower and chairman of the Almond Board of California….
Drinking Recycled Water in 5 Years
…world. Principal Engineer Bob Holden says the facility supplies water to 12,000 acres of farm land now, and supplying potable water will happen within the next 5-10 years. Holden said…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
Organic processed products certified in the United States or Korea can now be labeled as organic in either country. This will allow American organic farmers, processors, and businesses greater access…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…implemented under the 1995 Environmental Farming Act, which recognizes that many farmers engage in practices that contribute to the well-being of ecosystems, air quality and wildlife, and states that CDFA…
Haitian Delegation Tours California Agriculture
…economic leaders are learning about California agriculture and working on ways to help rebuild their country. They visited Salinas, where they toured the Salinas High School farm and learned about…
USDA Continues Farm Bill Implementation with Provisions to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…disasters. The Farm Bill authorizes specific coverage benefits for beginning farmers and ranchers starting with the 2015 crop year. The changes announced today exempt new farmers from paying the $300…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
…Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill). NCPN-funded facilities provide high-quality propagative plant material that is free of plant pathogens and pests that can otherwise cause economic losses to the…
CHP Ag Vehicle Inspections for Yuba-Sutter Farmers and Ranchers
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Members On Thursday, July 3rd, a no-tickets, no-fines inspection for Yuba-Sutter farmers and ranchers by California Highway Patrol and the Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau will be held. This…