Renee Picanso, Census and Survey Division Director of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service tells us when the census forms will be expected back, and the procedure NASS will take if …
Former U. S. Sec. of Ag Speak at NAFB Conf. in Kansas City
Attending the annual convention of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) this week in Kansas City, AgNet West farm broadcast team members are visiting with agricultural newsmakers on many …
Will Hurricane Sandy Affect Corn Prices?
The powerful Hurricane Sandy may have had an impact on grain corn being grown in the area, which would cause yet another spike in prices for California’s livestock industry. Hopefully …
CDFA Explains Milk Pricing
Milk and dairy products are the leading commodity group in California agriculture, with a value of more than $7.6 billion in 2011. This level of output establishes California as the …
Dairy Families Struggling
The face of California dairy farming is changing as a result of the current crisis hitting the industry. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
California Dairy Task Force to Meet
The newly created Dairy Task Force formed by California Ag secretary Karen Ross is said to be meeting this week. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
Statement of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement WASHINGTON, October 22, 2012- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the U.S. – …
CAPCA: Top Venue for CEU’s
Gary Cooper is in attendance at the CAPCA Conference. Gary gives us this report on the availability of CEU’s for pest control advisers. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Dairy Farmers Wait for Action
Dairy farmers across California are waiting to see if their recent protest will lead to action on the part of the CDFA. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Dairy Industry Makes Progress at Rally
It seems that Calif. Department of Food and Ag, is starting to get a message from the dairy industry. AgNet West’ Sabrina Hill reported from the rally that speaker George …
Dairy Rally Begins in Sacramento
AgNet West’ Sabrina Hill says the rally has begun. Eight speakers are lined up to speak throughout the day. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Dairy Farmers Take On Sacramento
AgNet West’ Sabrina Hill is reporting on the road this morning. She is accompanying dairy farmers and their families that are headed to Sacramento to protest on the steps of …
A Dairy Goes Solar
Watch this video featuring Ben Curti discussing his dairy and solar.
EPA Honors Fresno State’s WET Center
Receives Environmental Award for Efficient Water Infrastructure SAN FRANCISCO -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld today recognized California State University, Fresno’s Water, Energy and Technology (WET) Center …