Major New Initiatives Established, Existing Programs Reformed in First 90 Days WASHINGTON, May 7, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced continued progress during the first 90 days of …
NRCS Chief on CA Drought
AgNet West owner Gary Cooper is in Washington D.C. this week, where he talked with National Resources Conservation Service Chief, Jason Weller, about the drought in California. NRCS Chief on …
EPA Administrator Discusses CA Nitrate Regulations
AgNet West owner Gary Cooper is in Washington DC this week, talking with leaders on the national level about agriculture. He heard from Environmental Protection Agency administrator Gina McCarthy on …
AgNet West at Annual NAFB Washington Watch
Along with our boots on the ground here in California, this week AgNet West is in Washington. Here’s our Gary Cooper. AgNet West at NAFB Washington Watch Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Water Conference to Cover Variety of Topics
BlueTechValley and the International Center for Water Technology are putting on the 2014 Water Technology Conference on May 8th at the Veterans Memorial building in Clovis, California. The event will …
Rice Growers Forced to Make Tough Decisions
As the planting season wraps up for rice growers, many farmers had to make tough decisions this year. Montna Farms has lands in three different areas supplied by water from …
Rice Planting Less, Yet Going Accordingly
Although the rice crop is projected to be 25% less this season due to the drought, planting hasn’t had any hiccups. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says some growers …
Future Drought Complications
Unknown problems will likely be on the horizon for all farmers as their season progresses. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says that some growers are wondering what future problems …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 2
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Almond Board: Getting Important Irrigation Information
In today’s Almond Board Update, Bob Curtis, Associate Director of Agriculture Affairs for the Almond Board of California, tells growers how to get important irrigation information. Getting Important Irrigation Information …
Thieves Irrigating With Your Water
Water theft may complicate the ongoing irrigation issues for growers this summer. Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff John Blenker says some operations could be right under grower’s feet. Thieves Irrigating With …
Upcoming Strawberry Field Day
The California Strawberry Commission is sponsoring a Strawberry field day at Manzanita Berry Farms in Santa Maria, May 7th. There will be a wide variety of presenters from UCCE Advisers …
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
With California’s driest months ahead, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an executive order to strengthen the state’s ability to manage water and habitat effectively in drought conditions and …
Additional Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s New Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
SACRAMENTO, April 22, 2014 – Emergency drought legislation (SB 103) signed in March by Governor Brown allocates $10 million to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for on-farm …