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 …
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
This week, I visited the small town of Cameron Creek Colony in Tulare County, California and saw firsthand the challenges drought poses, particularly for those living in rural communities. About …
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA is providing $9.7 million in emergency water assistance to 73,000 residents in 11 California counties experiencing the driest year on record. “This drought …
USDA/NRCS Video: Cover Crops and Water Infiltration of Soil
Russ Lester of Dixon Ridge Farms in Solano County, Calif., owns an orchard with a green carpet of cover crops. This orchard is part of his organic walnut operation in …
Energy Upgrade Loan Alternative
As well as rebates and incentives, Pacific Gas & Electric can help with the start-up costs of upgrading to an energy efficient system. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Wells Drying Up In Tulare County
Like many counties in California, growers’ wells in Tulare County are starting to run dry. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Chances Good for Another California Drought Next Year
A climate expert says California farmers may have to weather yet another drought year in 2015. Gary Crawford reports with Jay Lund and Karen Ross. Chances Good for Another California …
Almond Board: Be Aware of Dust During Harvest
The Almond Board this week is reminding growers to be aware of the dust caused by normal harvesting procedures. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
California’s Water Reservoirs Down, but Not Running Dry
Gary Crawford reports the water in California’s reservoirs is running about a third less than average. California’s Water Reservoirs Down, but Not Running Dry Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
New Study Outlines Agricultural Losses from California Drought
A new study says agricultural losses from California’s drought will likely be significant, but smaller than many had first thought. New Study Outlines Agricultural Losses from California Drought Sponsored ContentLet’s …
New Climate Numbers for California’s Water Year
Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, giving the new temperature and precipitation figures for California’s water year, which ended June 30th. New Climate Numbers for California’s Water Year Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Making Energy Upgrades Affordable
An agriculture energy workshop that took place in Kern County focused on rebates and incentives. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman was there. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …