What is the connection between how berries taste and how much water they receive during growing? Sabrina Hill has more on a study that looks to answer that question. Click …
AgNet West e-News: Boehner Supports Farm Bill; Almond Hull Rot; Race 4 Fusarium
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on Boehner’s support of the House Farm Bill, almond hull rot, Race 4 Fusarium and more. Click here to view …
Growers Need to Speak Up on Issues
A Central California ag leader says growers need to make their voices heard on the issues that affect them, especially Central Valley growers on the topic of new nitrate regulations. …
Ag Secretary Vilsack Pleased with Senate Vote
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack comments on the Senate passage of the farm bill and talks about what lies ahead for that legislation. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or …
Jacobsen Discusses Water Shortage
It’s one of the biggest needs and biggest problems for Central California growers. Sabrina Hill continues our series on water with Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen. Click …
Growers Should Watch for Over-Irrigation
Water is the lifeblood of agriculture, but one specialist says sometimes growers overdo it when it comes to irrigation. Sabrina Hill talks with UCCE Farm Advisor Dan Munk. Click to …
Field Day for Cotton Growers
Several growers attended the Sustainable Cotton Project’s Herbicide Resistance Field Day. Sabrina Hill has more on what they learned and the program that organized the event. Click to open or …
Photos from Herbicide Resistance Field Day
Several growers attended the Sustainable Cotton Project’s Herbicide Resistance Field Day. View our photos below. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling …
Water Issues Hurting Growers
“California is always on the verge of a drought.” Those words from Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen. Sabrina Hill takes a look at water issues facing the …
Several Bills Could Affect California Farms
California growers are told to keep an eye on Sacramento. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your …
Update on Senate Farm Bill Debate
The Senate has voted on a number of proposed amendments to the farm bill already this week, with more to come. The amendment by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) that would …
Education Helps in Ag Water Fight
One Southern California county tries to hang on to their ag water by educating the rest of the state. Sabrina Hill explains. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored …
Imperial County has Unique Challenges
Imperial County is 9th in the state when it comes to agriculture. Sabrina Hill talks with the Imperial County Farm Bureau Executive Director about issues facing farmers there. Click to …
Farm Bill Update: U. S. Representative Jim Costa – California
U. S. Representative Jim Costa sat down with AgNet West the morning following the markup session for the Farm Bill that went into the wee hours Wednesday night in the …