Automation has replaced a lot of jobs in Midwest agriculture, but California agriculture might be a tougher industry to do the same. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk …
California Ag Faring Well Considering Drought
California agriculture as a whole is doing pretty well considering how hard the drought has hit the industry and that’s proven by the talk at conferences around the state. Sponsored …
Maps Show Forest Water Loss During Drought
New maps from the National Academy of Sciences show canopy water loss for California forests from 2011 to 2015. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
So Cal Wildfire Threat Could Soon Be Reduced
An incoming system could bring needed moisture to Southern California, reducing the threat of wildfires like those during Christmas weekend. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk …
The Western View: Water Projects
Len Wilcox’s Western View: Keep on point to build water projects. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Field Jobs Will Require Technical Machines
Automation could help the labor challenges in California but most of the field jobs would take very technical machines to do the work. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
Snowpack Totals And California Drought
According to the California Department of Water Resources, snowpack totals are above normal for the first time since 2012; however, experts caution that this good news needs to continue to …
EPA Announces $44 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in Arizona, Nevada
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $44 million in funding to Arizona and Nevada for investment in statewide improvements in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of …
California Drought Always a Possibility
A California drought will always be a possibility and it’s truly amazing what the state produces agriculturally with its climate challenges. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock …
Groundwater Management a Costly Endeavor
Sustainable groundwater plans could be a costly endeavor for local groundwater agencies to put together and present to the state. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk …
USDA Shares 2015 Results
USDA Shares 2015 Results: Building a Stronger Rural America through Partnership, Progress and Promise This year, millions of rural businesses and families were positively impacted by U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Some Jobs Far from Automation
Some think automation may be the answer to labor challenges seen in California, but some jobs may still requiring the human element. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk …
Water Cuts Inevitable for Valley Future
Some believe there will inevitably be more irrigation water cuts in the southern Central Valley that will stem from legislation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Looks Back at 2015
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack looks back at 2015 and working lands for wildlife. Sponsored …