It’s a chance for farmers, ranchers and others in the ag industry to learn more about the Farm Bill. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report.
Tulare Water Rules Workshop This Week
Growers with irrigated lands in the Tulare Lake Basin Area are invited to a workshop on controversial groundwater rules scheduled for this week in Fresno. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to …
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 …
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 …
Low Snowpack Levels Bad News for Growers
The mountain snowpack accumulations for California will be well below normal this year, the second consecutive year for such low totals. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio …
Even Less Water for Central Valley Farmers
More bad news for Central Valley growers, and one official says it could devastate local economies. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report.
Growers Speak at Water Hearing
A group of Central California growers are now waiting to hear if their testimony at a public hearing in Sacramento will make a difference when it comes to their water …
Water District Manager Upset over Allocation
“This insanity has to stop.” Those harsh words from the General Manager of the Westlands Water District. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Birmingham’s Full Statement about Allocation
Thomas W. Birmingham, General Manager, Westlands Water District, issued the following statement on the Bureau of Reclamation Allocation announcement: Today the Bureau of Reclamation announced that the initial water allocation …
Challenges for Rural Water Disticts
It’s easier said than done to upgrade and get clean, safe and potable water to rural residents. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
AgNet West Radio Network Now Well Established In California
AgNet West Radio Network Now Well Established In California – Announces Staff Changes AgNet West is pleased to announce Sabrina Hill as its new Farm News Director. “Considering the incredibly …