This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on USDA funds for California; Irrigation during drought; and the citrus report. Click here to view the current issue. Sponsored …
CalASFMRA Enters 2014 with New Logo, New Officers and New Direction
Nat DiBuduo, AFM, Allied Grape Growers, Elected President CalASFMRA unveiled a new logo as officers were installed recently for the 2014 membership year. The California based organization is the second …
California’s Water Shortage Could Idle Hundreds of Thousands of Crop Acres
Farmers in California may end up idling nearly half-a-million acres of cropland this year. That would not only cause billions of dollars in economic damage – it would very likely …
Almond Board: Planning Almond Irrigation During Drought
Like all of the state’s farmers, almond growers are having to make some changes to deal with the drought. There is some technology available to help growers with figuring out …
Former CA Ag Secretary on Drought
Former California Secretary of Agriculture A.G. Kawamura discusses the state’s water crisis. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
San Bernardino and Riverside County, California Among Areas Targeted to Reduce Wildfire Risk HELENA, Mont., February 6, 2014 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie announced …
House of Representatives Passes California Water Bill
The House of Representatives today approved a bill enacting a comprehensive solution to the drought crisis plaguing California. Led by Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
FID Facilitates Emergency Banking To Provide Dry-Year Water For Small Valley Cities, Towns
The Fresno Irrigation District is playing a pivotal role in making sure several small eastern San Joaquin Valley cities and towns will receive drinking water this year, even though those …
Plan Already in Place for Implementing the 2014 Farm Bill
Farmers and ranchers are only one step away from having a new comprehensive farm bill and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA has already worked out a plan to prioritize …
USDA Funds Help for CA Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the USDA is making available $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. …
CA Ag Secretary Discusses Funds for Farmers
California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross says the $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program is “most critical.” CLICK HERE to listen to …
Rep. Costa on USDA Drought Assistance for CA Farmers
Congressman Jim Costa says the $20 million available for for drought assistance through the NRCS EQUIP program is a good first step. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. Sponsored …
Senate Passes Farm Bill
After years of conflict and controversy, the farm bill finally makes it to the president’s desk. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Freeze Impact on California Citrus Crop
Damage estimates from California and an upcoming USDA forecast will clarify the amount of freeze damage to much the California citrus crop. Click here to listen to the report. Sponsored …