…from 63 countries, Oct. 23-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. AgNet West was at the convention and visited with several California companies. In its 66th year, the…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2016 Specialty Crop Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process to…
Fig Grower Discusses Labor Needs in California Agriculture
…and talked about California agriculture issues ranging from the drought to the dire need for adequate labor in agriculture. Robert Steinacher on California Agriculture Robert Steinacher and his wife, Karen,…
Almond Board of California: CEUs at 2015 Almond Conference
The Almond Board of California is setting the final plans for this year’s Almond Conference. This year’s Almond Conference will feature more educational sessions than ever before. Senior Specialist, Industry…
Underground Reservoirs Preferred Water Storage
Courtesy: CDFA Researchers say that underground reservoirs are the preferable method of water storage for California due to their flexibility. Underground Reservoirs Talk continues around the state to push for…
Demonstration Workshop on Propane & Natural Gas Irrigation Engines
…November 5, call Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau at (530) 673-6550. The Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau is a non-governmental, non-profit, voluntary membership California Corporation whose purpose is to protect and promote agricultural interests…
Big Data Brings Farmers New Rewards, New Risks
…Committee today. Hurst, a board member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, was asked to testify on innovation and its implications for agriculture. “The big data movement—and the innovative technologies…
Wet Weather Considerations for New Orchards
Challenges for California almond growers with a possible wet winter are a little different when establishing new orchards. Considerations for New Orchards A recent post to The Almond Doctor blog…
Industry Leaders Back Recharge Project
…best management practices. In its recent newsletter, the Almond Board of California says it is excited to explore the potential of California’s one million acres of almond orchards to recharge…
Cotton Tour Brings Farm Awareness
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Sustainable Cotton Project held its annual cotton tour in the Central Valley in partnership with The North Face and the State Water Resources Control Board….
The California Kitchen: Roasted Pumpkin White Bean Turkey Chili
…Tomato Sauce 1 Cup White Bean To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Roasted Pumpkin White Bean Turkey Chili For this…
GMO Testing Pilot Project to Ensure Compliance with National Organic Program
…that’s something we can all be proud of. By Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture and Jenny Lester Moffitt, Deputy Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture…
California Perfect for Drought Research
…been a focus for research in the state. California Perfect for Drought Research That’s why new drought projects are starting around the California, including the project the Kearney research center…
USDA/NRCS Video: California Soil Health Partnership
USDA/NRCS Soil Health videos featuring California farmers. The fifth of this series is titled: Michael Crowell Profile in Soil Health For any California farmer who doubts the soil-health benefits of…