From CDFA Meetings on March 31st and April 1st The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will focus on agricultural trade and workforce immigration issues at its upcoming meetings …
Pump Add-on Can Save Money
The Center for Irrigation Technology held a recent workshop on pump efficiency. Education Manager Bill Green says one simple add-on can make a huge difference in monitoring a well pump. …
Drought Reducing Pre-emergent Effectiveness
Managing weeds is always a little tricky for any grower, and changes to procedures because of drought conditions are making pre-emergent applications less effective. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again
The Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) at Fresno State hosts an irrigation workshop series throughout the year. At a recent pump efficiency workshop, Education Manager Bill Green told growers that …
Sometimes Best Advice Comes from Records
Keeping good records of practices from past seasons can be the most valuable information when facing current issues. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut …
Biodigester Bringing Sustainability Full Circle
A new project in Tulare County is joining together leading industries and making them more green. Regenis has built a biodigester at the Calgren ethanol plant in Pixley. Regenis Co-Partner …
Water Quality
Corporate entities like a nationally known brewer are among those joining USDA as part of a National Water Quality Initiative. Cathy Isom looks at just how important this is. Water …
The Western View: El Nino Returns with a Whimper
We finally got the long-awaited El Nino this year, but talk about a day late and a dollar short: This time it just isn’t going to live up to the …
Valencia Orange Production Forecast at 20 Million Cartons
The March 2014-15 Valencia orange forecast is 20 million cartons. This forecast was based on the results of the 2014-15 Valencia Orange Objective Measurement (O.M.) Survey, which was conducted from …
Water Board Chair Says Many Don’t Understand Water Needs
The chair of the State Water Resources Control Board says many people in cities don’t fully understand the state’s water issues. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry …
California Farmers and Immigration Reform
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger discusses what needs to happen now for immigration reform and why it’s vital to much of California’s agriculture. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
New Water Bills Introduced
As we told you earlier this week, Assemblymember Adam Gray has introduced three new water bills geared toward helping California farmers through drought. Sabrina Hill spoke with Gray to get …
AgNeTVideo: Fish vs.People, Interview With CFBF’s Paul Wenger
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Past Practices Responsibility of Present Farmers
Higher nitrate levels in groundwater reservoirs are partly due to farming practices from decades ago, yet reflect poorly on today’s growers. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and …