June 2014 Highlights Total cheese output (excluding cottage cheese) was 916 million pounds, 0.5 percent above June 2013 but 5.2 percent below May 2014. California ranked second in the nation …
California Cattle on Feed / Commercial Slaughter / Quarterly Milk Production Report
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter in California feedlots totaled 435,000 head on July 1, 2014, the same as last month, and 16 percent lower than July 2013. During …
2013 California Almond Nursery Sales Report
Objective The primary objective of the California Almond Nursery Sales Survey is to estimate future almond acres based on the number of almond trees sold for new plantings. This report …
Long Wait for Well Pump Help
Several years ago farmers in California could rely on ditch water to aid in their irrigation supply. Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva, like many others around the state, has not …
Some Row Crop Prices Saving Big Losses
Growers have had to roll with the punches when it comes to drought issues and well problems. Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva says he was definitely going to grow alfalfa …
Shock Factor May Help Conservation Message
Ag industries continue to stress water conservation to the general public. Brian Medeiros of Medeiros and Son Dairy in Hanford says something drastic might have to happen before changes are …
Water Situation Forcing Farmers’ Hands
Growers dealing with wells on the verge of running dry during this drought year are having to make changes to their growing season. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. …
Growers Hoping to ‘Get by’ with Well Problems
A lot of growers around the state are crossing their fingers when it comes to their well pumps. The ground water level is so low in some areas that pumps …
Labor Training Helps Energy Efficiency
Efficient irrigation is a top priority in California. Saving money through this drought year and conserving water goes hand and hand. Education Manager for the Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program at …
Subsidized Pump Test Program
Pacific Gas and Electric is holding energy workshops to inform the ag community on incentives and rebates available for efficient upgrades. Education Manager for the Advanced Pumping and Efficiency program …
California Water Situation Worsens
New numbers indicate a worsening water supply situation in California. Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember …
Possible Losses from Inefficient Irrigation
How efficient is your irrigation system running? If you haven’t tested it lately, you may be losing crop. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
New Research Benefits Rice Growers, Livestock Producers
A UC Cooperative researcher may have found a win-win scenario to help livestock producers and rice growers manage the drought a little better. Sabrina Hill has the story. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
More Help for Drought Stricken Communities
The drought in California continues and USDA is pledging more money to help communities whose drinking water is threatened. Gary Crawford reports with Richard Howitt. More Help for Drought Stricken …