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FID’s Drought-Shortened Water Deliveries Will Begin June 1
This year’s severe drought conditions will result in the Fresno Irrigation District’s shortest water delivery service in 37 years. FID’s Board of Directors last night (May 13) voted to begin …
Preparing Cooperative Extension for its Next Century
How is Cooperative Extension in the US serving its customers today while addressing the challenges of the future? Rod Bain reports. Preparing Cooperative Extension For Its Next Century
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 9
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information:
Water Worries
Water problems are closer than you think. Everett Griner explains. Water Worries
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
Major New Initiatives Established, Existing Programs Reformed in First 90 Days WASHINGTON, May 7, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced continued progress during the first 90 days of …
NRCS Chief on CA Drought
AgNet West owner Gary Cooper is in Washington D.C. this week, where he talked with National Resources Conservation Service Chief, Jason Weller, about the drought in California. NRCS Chief on …
EPA Administrator Discusses CA Nitrate Regulations
AgNet West owner Gary Cooper is in Washington DC this week, talking with leaders on the national level about agriculture. He heard from Environmental Protection Agency administrator Gina McCarthy on …
AgNet West at Annual NAFB Washington Watch
Along with our boots on the ground here in California, this week AgNet West is in Washington. Here’s our Gary Cooper. AgNet West at NAFB Washington Watch
Water Conference to Cover Variety of Topics
BlueTechValley and the International Center for Water Technology are putting on the 2014 Water Technology Conference on May 8th at the Veterans Memorial building in Clovis, California. The event will …
Rice Growers Forced to Make Tough Decisions
As the planting season wraps up for rice growers, many farmers had to make tough decisions this year. Montna Farms has lands in three different areas supplied by water from …
Rice Planting Less, Yet Going Accordingly
Although the rice crop is projected to be 25% less this season due to the drought, planting hasn’t had any hiccups. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says some growers …
Future Drought Complications
Unknown problems will likely be on the horizon for all farmers as their season progresses. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says that some growers are wondering what future problems …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 2
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