1928 was the year the FFA (Future Farmers of America) began with just a few members. This year, 87 years later, FFA has set a new record high. Cathy Isom …
USDA Video: Finding Fall Colors
The U.S. Forest Service is helping people find the best places to leaf watch this Fall. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
USDA/NRCS Video: California Soil Health Partnership
USDA/NRCS Soil Health videos featuring California farmers. The second of this series it titled: Scott Park Profile in Soil Health Scott Park of Park Farming in Meridian, California, says about …
USDA/NRCS Video: California Soil Health Partnership
USDA/NRCS Soil Health videos featuring California farmers. the first of this series it titled: Productive agriculture, Healthy environment, Sustainable future. Check back daily for additional videos in this series. Sponsored …
Much Needed Rain for So Cal and the Southwest?
An incoming system could provide drought plagued and wildfire prone Southern California and the Desert Southwest significant precipitation. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Leaching Programs Need to Start Earlier
Many experts believe almond leaching needs to happen earlier than in the past and this year may be the earliest yet. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Agri View: Feral Hogs
Everett Griner talks about the hog problem continuing to grow in today’s Agri View. Feral Hogs Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
New pesticide regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency mean state regulations will need to change to harmonize with the federal rules—but in California, observers expect those changes to …
El Nino and Drought Could Deliver a One-Two Punch to Unprotected Soils
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 …