The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council appreciate the bi-partisan show of support in the Senate today against the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers’ “waters of…
Agri-Culture’s 19th Annual Progressive Dinner “Autumn in the Valley” Success
…Arts Center Co-Chair; Mary Anne Carson of Santa Cruz County Bank; Joanne and Chris Lynch, Lakeside Organic Gardens; Debbie Parsons, Best Western Seacliff Inn; Maria and David Vasquez of Watsonville;…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Twenty-four individuals have been selected for Class 46 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. The new fellows were recently inaugurated at…
The Western View: Tulare Nut Conference
…in agricultural publishing. Through print, e-newsletters, and industry trade shows, Jason and the crew at West Coast Nut Grower work hard to keep the industry informed and aware of critical…
Latino Farmers Conference Offers Templates for Success, Exceeds Expectations
…agencies who rented space for information booths. According to USDA statistics Hispanic farmers are the fastest rising sector in the U.S. agricultural economy, growing twice as fast as U.S. farm…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
…funds to agricultural organizations and universities this year. These projects are focused on nitrogen fertilizers and the implications for water and air quality. Nitrogen in a key plant nutrient for…
California Farmer Talks about Farm to Family Program
…the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) helps the state’s farmers donate surplus produce to families in need. It is a statewide program operated by the California Association of Food…
WOTUS Update: NCBA,PLC Urge Senate Support for Federal Water Quality Protection Act
Today the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council sent a letter urging the Senate to vote for S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation…
Asian Citrus Psyllids Detected Within City of Turlock, Stanislaus County
The Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are beginning an extensive survey and treatment program in response to the detection of…
PMA Fresh Summit has Another Record-Breaking Year
…association announced a new strategic alliance with the Entertainment Resource & Marketing Association (ERMA), bringing together the produce industry and entertainment marketing professionals to make fresh produce center stage in…
PMA Fresh Summit 2015
We sat down with President of the Produce Marketing Association Cathy Burns to talk about this year’s Fresh Summit and the future of PMA….
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…
Growth Energy Makes Major Gift to Agricultural Education Scholarship Fund
…three years. The Upper Division scholarship from the National Association of Agricultural Educators is for students majoring in agricultural education during the semester when they student teach. “Student teaching can…
The Western View : Internet of Things
…if not, telling you what needs to be fixed or replaced. It’s the next big step in Agriculture Technology. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….