Sustainable groundwater levels have become a concern for many, complicated even more by the drought year. Kern County, like many other counties, held a water forum this week to educate …
Thieves Irrigating With Your Water
Water theft may complicate the ongoing irrigation issues for growers this summer. Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff John Blenker says some operations could be right under grower’s feet. Thieves Irrigating With …
Organic Growth
Organic food production is still changing. Everett Griner explains. Organic Growth Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Grocery Prices Going Up
What is the latest on where food prices are going? Gary Crawford has the report. Grocery Prices Going Up Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
TPP Talks-Where the U.S. and Japan Stand
What is the latest status between the US and Japan to reach agreement on issues to move the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement forward? Rod Bain has the report. TPP Talks-Where …
FSA Looks at the Modern Delivery Service Center
If you deal with the local USDA Farm Service Agency, you may see changes in its shape and service in the future. Rod Bain reports. FSA Looks at the Modern …
It’s Dogs vs. Stinkbugs
Man’s best friends are helping researchers find out more about those pesky stink bugs so they won’t bother us as much. Gary Crawford has the report. It’s Dogs vs. Stinkbugs …
Bio-Tech Crops
Everett Griner gives his thoughts on why bio-tech crops are still challenged. Bio-Tech Crops Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss issues related to innovations, advancements and careers within the agricultural sector at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, May 6th at …
Upcoming Strawberry Field Day
The California Strawberry Commission is sponsoring a Strawberry field day at Manzanita Berry Farms in Santa Maria, May 7th. There will be a wide variety of presenters from UCCE Advisers …
Stinkwort Becoming a Growing Problem
University of California Cooperative Extension Advisors are warning growers to keep an eye out for the invasive weed called stinkwort. Researchers thought when this new weed showed up that it …
Benefits of Census Numbers
The USDA believes some growers don’t realize the benefits of accurate census numbers. The National Agricultural Statistics Service has created an online notebook called “Your census, Your story.” so farmers …
Monsanto Introduces Free App
Monsanto has introduced a free app for your iPone, iPad or computer called Climate Basic. Technical Agronomist for Monsanto, Fran Deville, explains more. Monsanto Introduces Free App To learn more …
Talk About Your Census and Share Your Story
Rod Bain reports the USDA has a new way for explaining how Census of Agriculture data benefits them. Renee Picanso of the National Agricultural Statistics Service also shares examples of …