The educational organization, Agri-Culture, held its 19th Annual Progressive Dinner on Saturday night (October 24th). The event raised over $35,000. The purpose of Agri-Culture is to educate the public about…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…programs in the United States. Since it was first delivered in 1970, more than 1,200 men and women have participated in the program and have become influential leaders and active…
Latino Farmers Conference Offers Templates for Success, Exceeds Expectations
…Bad Bugs and Weeds; and Marketing. The conference concluded with a panel of four successful Latino farmers who shared tips on everything from using USDA programs, to going organic, to…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
…A Nitrogen Management Training Program for Growers Educational events will provide nitrogen management training to agricultural professionals who will then qualify to train growers. In the Central Valley, Regional Water…
USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use
…Tom Vilsack. “Using green power helps grow American jobs, helps USDA programs and services become more sustainable, and demonstrates to every level of government and private industry that supporting clean…
PMA Fresh Summit has Another Record-Breaking Year
…4084 A series of educational sessions focused on topics like trade in the global market, emerging floral trends, talent development, and leveraging data to enhance food safety. “Fresh Summit proves…
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…
Demonstration Workshop on Propane & Natural Gas Irrigation Engines
…include classroom discussions on CARB requirements, types of engines, engine sizing breakdown, calculation of summer load comparisons between propane, natural gas, diesel or electric engines, and rebate programs. The discussion…
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
…Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will receive safety-net payments for the 2014 crop year. “Unlike the old direct payments program, which paid farmers in good years and bad, the 2014…
No More Constraints on U.S. Cotton Policy
…current and as transparent as the United States is with their domestic support notifications, Adams stated, while emphasizing that U.S. programs are not having a detrimental impact on world markets…
Almond Leadership Program from the Almond Board
…program is designed to provide a mentored experience for the next generation, including leadership training seminars, hands-on educational opportunities, field experience and a firsthand look at the inner workings of…
Leaching Programs Need to Start Earlier
Many experts believe almond leaching needs to happen earlier than in the past and this year may be the earliest yet. Programs Need to Start Earlier Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree…
Almond Board: What to Expect at Almond Conference
…production and environmental research updates. For more than 40 years, the Almond Board of California’s research programs have advanced yields, quality and environmental stewardship, contributing to the growth and success…
DuPont Pioneer Awards Nearly $200,000 in Local Grants
…last three years, DuPont Pioneer has awarded more than $500,000 in grants within its Western Business Unit to support efforts ranging from agricultural education programs, safety equipment for local fire…