West-wide snowpack has mostly melted, according to data from the fifth 2015 forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “Across most of the West, …
Spring Cleaning Tips
Today Cathy Isom has some tips on how to get rid of old paint, oil and other chemicals WITHOUT harming the environment. Spring Cleaning Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Many Conservation Projects Will Focus on Water
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that many of USDA’s conservation efforts in the Regional Conservation Partnership Program will be focusing on water resources. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Preparing for Floods
Are you prepared and know what to do when floods threaten your home? Cathy Isom has some helpful tips to prepare your home in case of a big flood. Flood …
Multiple Benefits of Sustainability Programs
Several groups in the state’s wine industry have been in the forefront of leading the sustainability charge. As AgNet West has reported on before, The Vineyard Team, based in the …
2015 Cantaloupe Crop a Welcomed Sight
So far the 2015 cantaloupe season has been near perfect, and that’s exactly what producers needed after the challenges they saw last year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
What State Managed Groundwater May Look Like
Water experts expressed why local groundwater management is so important at a recent agribusiness conference. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
Local Coalitions Can Now Apply for Funding to Improve Soil Health, Preserve Clean Water, Combat Drought, Protect Wildlife Habitat Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today an investment of up to …
Groundwater Management Should Stay Local
Water expects believe that future groundwater management, if done right, should still exclude too much government involvement. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Organic Pest Control – Part 2
Yesterday Cathy Isom discussed keeping your home pest free. Today she fills us in on what we can do outdoors to help unwanted pests and insects from moving indoors. Organic …
California Cuts Habitat Fix for Delta Project
California officials have dramatically scaled back the habitat restoration planned during construction of two massive tunnels under the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to send water to farms and millions of …
Organic Pest Control – Part 1
In this, the first of Cathy Isom’s two-part series, she tells us how to keep your home pest and insect-free without using toxic chemicals. Organic Pest Control-part 1 Sponsored ContentCIR …
USDA/NRCS Video: Conservation Planning Works for California
Learn about the NRCS Conservation Planning and how a plan can benefit your farm or ranch. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Biomass Plants Closing Across the State
There are several benefits the biomass industry provides to California and those plants are slowly shutting down. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …