Plowing and shaping fields in the fall is common practice in many parts of California, but the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is recommending a different strategy this year. Sponsored …
Video Highlights Dairy Drip Project’s Success
AgNet West informed listeners about this project last month, with stories from both Dennis Hannaford and Nate Ray. Netafim put together this great video showing their system and it’s benefits. …
More Crops To Be Tested for Winter Flooding
The University of California Davis (UC Davis) project that is flooding ag land during the winter months is planning on testing more crops in the future. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
The Western View: Rally Friday – Take Back Our Water
There’s a rally Friday, and if it’s at all possible, we all need to go. The theme is, “Take Back Our Water.” Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Reducing Food Waste-Part 2
In the second part of her food waste series Cathy Isom explains who would be reaping the benefits of reducing food waste. Food Waste-2 Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
CDFA Funds $9.38 Million to Assist Farmers in Drought
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 100 projects totaling $9.38 million from the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) to implement on-farm water irrigation systems …
Reducing Food Waste-Part 1
In the first part of her series on food waste Cathy Isom has the Agriculture Secretary’s challenge to America. Food Waste-1 Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
El Nino Could Help Winter Chill
Trees are seeing the effects of insufficient chilling hours over the last two years and a wet winter could help that problem. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Fall Colors – Part 2
Finding the colors of fall at your fingertips. Fall Colors – Part 2 We have the U.S. Forestry Service fall colors website for you to check out. For the Interactive …
Fall Colors – Part 1
Where to find all of the magic the colors of Fall foliage without leaving home. Fall Colors – Part 1 Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List
Today, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced the greater sage grouse is not warranted for listing under the Endangered Species Act, a victory for western rangelands and livestock producers. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Dormant Winter Crops Handling Flooding
A study by University of California-Davis (UC-Davis) that is looking at recharging groundwater levels by winter flooding of farmland and crops with a winter dormancy is showing good results. Dormant …
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
With rice harvest underway, Sacramento Valley farmers say they’re concerned about getting autumn water on fields for crop decomposition and habitat for migrating birds. Officials have not announced final decisions …
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
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 …