…Seed Association Betsy Peterson explains. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. CLICK HERE for lots more seed news from the recent American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) meeting in Monterey….
CFBF: Water Crisis Will Lead to Severe Problems
As California’s water situation worsens, the leader of the state’s largest farm organization said rural areas face “severe economic problems” from water shortages. The State Water Project warned today it…
DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies
…stored water and allow flexibility within the state’s water system to maintain operations and meet environmental needs. “The harsh weather leaves us little choice,” said DWR Director Mark Cowin. “If…
AgNet West e-News: Vegetable Seed Conference; Drought and Cattle
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes reports from the American Seed Trade Association’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference, and a University of California advisor’s recommendations for cattle…
ASTA 2014 Vegetable Seed Conference Offers Many Critical Updates
This year’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference hosted by the American Seed Trade Association, (ASTA), the 53rd annual event of its kind, wrapped up in Monterey Tuesday, after a weekend…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
…within the EPA Science Advisory Board to conduct peer review of EPA actions that would negatively impact agriculture. Enhances coordination between USDA, EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and…
AFBF on Obama’s State of the Union Address
…and ranchers. These farmers could lose their business deductions, yet they would not benefit from lower corporate rates if only corporate taxes are revised. “Expanded trade opportunities are vital to…
ASTA Conference: Seed Industry Comments on Farm Bill
The American Seed Trade Association’s 53rd annual Vegetable and Flower Seed Convention wrapped up today in Monterey, as major progress was made with the farm bill. Gary Cooper talks with…
ASTA Seed Conference in Monterey
The 2014 American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower seed conference is underway in Monterey. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper is at the conference and has this report with brief comments…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…California experiences one of the driest winters on record, the California Natural Resources Agency, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture released the final…
AFBF on RFS Standards
The American Farm Bureau Federation responds to the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard requirements. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…Agency (FSA). Counties that are contiguous to the primary disaster counties declared also qualify for USDA natural disaster assistance. The agency will consider each loan application on its own merits,…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…and postharvest water are among the core research areas listed. A complete list of research priorities is posted on the home page of the CPS website, http://cps.ucdavis.edu. CPS and its…
Dairy Leader Program Accepting Applications
…program consists of several sessions devoted to developing a better understanding of the economic, legislative, marketing, and environmental issues facing the industry. Eligible participants must be actively involved in milk…
