(December 13, 2013) — Fresno State agriculture student Jake Carlson won the individual state championship at the California Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet competition and the 10-member Jordan College of …
Lawmakers Discuss Passing Farm Bill Next Year
Some lawmakers are expressing cautious optimism about being able to pass a farm bill early next year. Gary Crawford has the report. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Wenger Reelected to CFBF
Paul Wenger will serve another term as president of the California Farm Bureau Federation. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Farm Bill Extension Passes
Farm bill negotiators now have a little more time to complete their work. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Water Series: Helping Farmers Prepare for Drought
The federal government is taking on an effort to help farmers, communities and entire regions better prepare for and deal with droughts. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download …
Water Series: How Much Rain does California Need?
While the first major winter storm is in the books, it’s going to take a lot more rain to bring California out of drought. Susan Carter has more. Click to …
Balanced Soil Important for Efficiency
Sabrina Hill talks with Senior Marketing Manager for Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer Lonny Smith about soil health. Click to open or download audio report.
Water Series: Weather Expert on California Drought
AgNet West continues our look at California’s water crisis with USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen, who comments on the state’s extreme drought. Click to open or download audio report.
CA Ag Secretary Ross on Water
California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross talked to reporters from around the nation about some of the issues farmers face in California. Sabrina Hill has what Ross said about our water …
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Speaks at Fresno State
AgNet West was there as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited Fresno State Tuesday, informing students and faculty about
Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA
WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen today made the following statements on Under Secretary Hagen’s departure from USDA: Statement from Under …
Tree T-Pee Goes to the Sharks
Johnny Georges of Arcadia FL, who recently appeared on the ABC television show “Shark Tank,” received a $150,000 investment in his Tree T-Pee product, which serves as a water-saving and …
Water Series: Clean Irrigation Lines
We continue our series on water and how farmers can stretch their water allotments. Sabrina Hill talks with an expert on keeping irrigation systems running smoothly. Click to open or …
Water Series: 2009 and Now
We continue our series on the water shortage with a look at what it could mean for farm employees, and a program that can help. Sabrina Hill has more. Click …