…planned for the program. They are scheduled for: Wednesday, September 4, at 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Conference Center – 1428 Abbott St., Salinas Wednesday,…
‘Recall Ready’ Training
Is your agriculture business “Recall Ready?” If you’re not sure, then the United Fresh Produce Association has an upcoming workshop you may be interested in. Their Recall Ready training workshop…
High-Tech Farming with Drones
…and other new technologies aiming to make farming even more efficient. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report According to the Association of the Unmanned Vehicle…
Western, Southern Farmers ‘Need to Work Together’ on Labor
Many California growers are struggling with finding enough labor to work the crops this year. Growers around the nation are having the same problem. Sabrina Hill speaks with a driving…
Heat – a Hot Topic
It’s the middle of August, and most of California still has hot days in store. Agricultural attorney Melanie Aldridge says farming businesses need to protect themselves by making sure they…
Farmer’s Markets Gain Popularity
Farmer’s markets continue to gain popularity around the nation – as they connect farmers to the communities around them. Anne Alonzo is the Administrator for the Agricultural Marketing Service. She…
Citrus Expo FFA Fundraiser Winners
As part of a fundraising effort for the Florida FFA Association, two Citrus Expo attendees who donated to the cause took home big prizes. Dan Lewis of Albritton Groves won…
The Almond Board of California has Information for Growers
The Almond Board has compiled new comprehensive information for growers and handlers on best practices for harvesting and stockpiling of almonds. The Almond Board’s Associate Director, Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis…
AgNeTVideo: Citrus Expo 2013-Scent Worx
Pepe Peruyero of Scent Worx discusses how his years of disease detection research has progressed into commercial agricultural applications, including early detection and isolation of citrus canker and HLB. To…
Learn More about Turfgrass and Landscape
The UC Riverside Department of Agricultural Operations is having a Turfgrass & Landscape Research Field Day. It’s scheduled for next month – September 12, from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm…
24th Annual “Arbor Essence” Event this Saturday
The Professional Tree Care Association of San Diego U.C. Cooperative Extension and the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department are co-sponsoring the 24th annual “Arbor Essence” event. The…
Secrets to Decline in Honey Bee Health
Researchers are unlocking more of the secrets to the decline in honey bee health. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download audio report USDA Agricultural Research Service…
Improving Relationships in the Meat Industry
A recent study looked at the relationship between meat producers and processors and how to improve long term commitments to each other. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or…
Fresno County’s New Agriculture Commissioner
…Agricultural Commissioner for Kings County. Fresno County has long been the nation’s top ag producing county, and last year had an overall agricultural production value at more than $6.5 billion….