The farm bill and estate tax are two big issues facing lawmakers when they return to Washington and according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Colin…
Two Wine Festivals This Weekend
…Weekend will feature the family wineries of the Madera Wine Trail along with local art and live musicians. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Tickets are…
Former U. S. Sec. of Ag Speak at NAFB Conf. in Kansas City
Attending the annual convention of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) this week in Kansas City, AgNet West farm broadcast team members are visiting with agricultural newsmakers on many…
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
…is contingent upon passage of the 2012 Farm Bill and the availability of funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Specialty Crop Technical Review Committee will consist of individuals…
Two County Farm Bureaus Recognized
Sabrina Hill reports that San Joaquin County and Butte County Farm Bureaus won County Activities of Excellence awards to be presented by the American Farm Bureau Federation at their annual…
Dairy Families Struggling
…you visit a dairy in California, you’re likely to find it’s been in the family for years. Dairy farming is often passed down from generation to generation. But the current…
CA Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…November 7, 2012 – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Imperial County Farm Bureau, 1000 Broadway Street, El Centro, CA 92243 Thursday, November 8, 2012 – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m….
U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
…an important market for America’s farmers and ranchers. In 2011, the United States exported more than $504 million of agricultural products to Panama, one of the fastest growing economies in…
CA Citrus Growers Want EQUIP Measure Pushed
California Citrus growers want the 2012 Farm Bill to include EQUIP funds. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
EQUIP Measure Would Help Citrus Growers
California Citrus Mutual is urging legislatures to pass the new farm bill with funds for air quality improvement and the EQIP measure. AgNet West reporter Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
Free Food Safety Workshop
California Department of Food and Ag will host a series of free Food Safety and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) trainings for small farms. The Fresno area workshop will be held…
California Farm Bureau Federation Speaks Up on Prop. 37
The California Farm Bureau Federation has made it known of their position to Proposition 37 and other ballot issues. AgNet West reporter Sabrina Hill gives us more. For CFBF’s views…
U.S. EPA Honors Dixon Ridge Farms
…walnut farm’s founder, Russ Lester. “EPA applauds Dixon Ridge Farms for its many sustainable practices that protect the quality of our air, water and land,” Blumenfeld said. “This farm exemplifies…
Meetings Planned for Discussion on Hispanic/Women Discrimination
USDA is Holding the meetings due to possible loan discrimination claims. Val Dolcini, State Executive Director USDA Farm Service Agency – California, is inviting community leaders to attend a meetingto…