Today’s California Ag Headlines include information on the next meeting of the 21st Century Pest Management Symposia, free workshops for dairy producers, and tips on picking the right pumpkin. Click…
California Ag Headlines for October 7
Today’s California ag headlines include the California Strawberry Commission praising Governor Brown, China’s impact on California’s nut industry, a free workshop for beginning farmers, and a harvest festival. Click to…
World Dairy Expo Wraps Up
The World Dairy Expo wrapped up over the weekend in Madison, Wisconsin, but during its run it saw big numbers for the year. Pam Jahnke has more. Click to Open…
AgNet West E-news: Almond Harvest; Fresno ACP; World Dairy Expo
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the almond harvest, the Asian citrus psyllid found in Fresno County, and the World Dairy Expo. Click here to…
Feed a Big Topic at World Dairy Expo
The World Dairy Expo continues is Madison, Wisconsin. We have an update from Pam Jahnke. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Dairy Checkoff Creates New Partnerships
The World Dairy Expo is happening this week in Madison, Wisconsin. California dairy producer Brad Scott is at the expo, letting other dairy producers know about new partnerships for the…
CDFA Meeting to Focus on Ag Research
…California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “This meeting is an opportunity for farmers to have an open dialogue with our research institutions and help us frame the priorities our…
World Dairy Expo This Week
The World Dairy Expo continues in Madison, Wisconsin today. Pam Jahnke has an update on some future plans for the expo. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Statement by Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, On Farm Bill Expiration
Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, issued the following statement about the expiration of the farm bill: “Farmers and ranchers, along with 90 percent of the country, are frustrated…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
…Open or Download Audio Report The bill ensures that California is prepared to begin registering hemp farmers once the federal government has given states the green light. The California Industrial…
‘Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts’ Show in Madera Honors Agriculture
…prizes to be awarded. About 100 pieces were accepted from almost 200 entries. Multi-media entries (painting, drawing, sculpture and photography) are displayed in 7 agriculturally-themed categories (Dairy, Livestock & Poultry,…
Sorghum Field Day Next Week
California farmers are invited to a field day next week to learn more about sorghum. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sorghum is an annual…
Dairy Digester Projects Sought
…dairy digester processes cow manure so that the nutrients in it can be used either as a fertilizer or in other ways. California is the largest dairy state in the…
Litigation against EPA Concerning Section 308
The personal information of farmers and ranchers is once again at stake, due to recently filed litigation against the Environmental Protection Agency by animal rights groups under the Clean Water…