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Possible Deal Coming in Ag Labor Dispute
Senator Diane Feinstein suggests a resolution may be coming very soon in the dispute between the labor union and the ag industry. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or …
Working With Climate Change
USDA’s Climate Change Program Director says farmers and ranchers are managing climate change and reducing the impacts of it on their operations. Rod Bain has the story. Click to open …
Breaking News: Possible Deal in Ag Labor Dispute
AgNet West has learned there is a possible agreement reached in the ongoing dispute between the farm labor union and the agriculture industry. No details of the agreement are released …
New Leader for Citrus Board
A Florida citrus industry veteran is taking the helm at the California Citrus Research Board. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report.
AgNeTVideo Report: Monterey County Ag Part 2
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April Named “Invasive Pest Awareness Month”
Problems with invasive pests take center stage for the month of April. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download audio report.
Fewer Field Crops for California
California’s dreary water situation and ever-increasing farmland prices are leading to fewer field crop acres this year. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report.
Finding New Technology for Drought Problems
Trying to beat the drought by using new technologies – that’s the goal of several research groups and universities with funding from USDA Conservation Innovation Grants. Rod Bain has more. …
Drought Problems Around the U.S.
California isn’t the only state having water problems. In fact, the latest drought monitor report shows just how stubbornly persistent the current drought is. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open …
Another Review for USDA Reports
Will the USDA bring back some of its reports? Sabrina Hill has the answer. Click to open or download audio report.
Teamwork Within USDA For Risk Management
The head of the Farm Service Agency says different parts of USDA are working together to provide risk management tools for ag producers. Rod Bain has more. Click to open …
Discovery Could Lead to Heat-Resistant Lettuce
A new scientific discovery could lead to heat-tolerant lettuce plants. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report.
Heat Illness Prevention Training
How can you keep your workers safe and make sure you’re following the law? Heat illness prevention is the topic of several workshops coming up. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to …