State legislators worked into the night last week voting on a slew of bills that will have an impact on California agriculture. The governor now has until Oct. 11 to …
The Western View: Wildfires
Stop extreme environmentalism to stop extreme wildfires!
Waiting on Winter Pruning in Walnuts
Experts say pruning for winter damage in walnut trees needs to wait until the cold weather passes.
Agri View: Two Choices
Everett Griner talks about global warming, fact or fiction in today’s Agri View. Two Choices
USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers affected by the recent wildfires in Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington State that USDA has programs to assist with …
Stink Bugs
Cathy Isom gives us a little information on getting rid of a stinker of a pest. Stink Bugs
Agri View: El Niño
Everett Griner talks about getting relief from the long drought in today’s Agri View. El Niño
Ag Land May Be Key to Replenishing Aquifers
A water project through University of California (UC) Davis is looking at using agriculture land to help replenish groundwater levels. Several trials are going on throughout the state looking to …
State Board Drops Planned Grazing Rule
After hearing from ranchers across the state about their different grazing practices and the numerous environmental benefits of grazing, the State Water Resources Control Board has decided to scrap efforts …
Walnut Harvest Looking Good Despite Early Issues
The walnut industry in the northern part of the state saw some increased issues this year due to weather, but that may not affect yield counts.
Internship Opportunities Available for the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show internships.
Drought Forcing Changes in Drip Project
In hindsight, this water-plagued year has actually helped the dairy drip irrigation initiative by creating extremes that the project has had to figure out.
Agri View: Climate Change
Everett Griner talks about climate change, real or imagined, in today’s Agri View. Climate Change
Drought Affects in Crop Reports
Crops reports don’t calculate profit margins for the industry and if you look closely you can already see drought affects in the 2014 reports.