A weaker El Niño could spell more trouble for farmers in drought stricken California. Gary Crawford reports with Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist. Weaker El Niño …
New Study Outlines Agricultural Losses from California Drought
A new study says agricultural losses from California’s drought will likely be significant, but smaller than many had first thought. New Study Outlines Agricultural Losses from California Drought Sponsored ContentBeef …
New Climate Numbers for California’s Water Year
Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, giving the new temperature and precipitation figures for California’s water year, which ended June 30th. New Climate Numbers for California’s Water Year Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy …
Making Energy Upgrades Affordable
An agriculture energy workshop that took place in Kern County focused on rebates and incentives. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman was there. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and …
Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided
As the height of California’s harvest season approaches, the full impact of water shortages on farms and ranches will become increasingly apparent—and a study released today by the University of …
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has extended its deadline for applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) by two weeks, until July 29, 2014. …
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review July 11
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. – Repairing America’s Transportation Infrastructure – Trading Organics with Korea – And housing for …
Climate Change: Register now for the first California Adaptation Forum
The consensus is overwhelming: our climate is changing. According to NASA’s Global Climate Change website, “97% of climate scientists agree that climate-warming trends over the past century are very likely …
Proposed New Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – Mendocino County
Effective July 8, 2014, the California Department of Food and Agriculture is adding the Mendocino County Quarantine Boundary. A map of the proposed boundary can be found at www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/lbam/regulation.html. The …
Reaching the Ag Community
Is your operation as efficient as it could be? Pacific Gas and Electric wants the agriculture community to know there is help out there. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Sponsored …
Solar Energy Busy With California Ag
Converting or adding solar energy to farms in California is a busy business these days. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has more information. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth …
Breaking Point on Water for Farmers?
The farming community is adapting the best they can to drought conditions but how much more can they do? AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy …
Fighting The Yuck Factor
Southern California is leading the desensitizing charge when it comes to the yuck factor of recycled water. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
Biochar Project Progresses Despite Delays
A biochar project in Northern California hit a small road block recently but that isn’t holding it back too much. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry …