The almond conference is next week. Jenny Nicalou, Manager, Industry Relations for the Almond Board tells us what to expect. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Climate Change Report – USDA
USDA Report Warns Climate Change Likely to Impede Progress on Global Food Security PARIS, Dec. 2, 2015 — Climate change is likely to impede progress on reducing undernourishment around the …
Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack traveled to Paris, France for the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21). At the conference, Secretary Vilsack participated in three side events where he addressed the impacts of …
Temperatures Positive for Citrus
Weekend Cold Temperatures Appear Positive for Central Valley Citrus Crop Temperatures dipped under 30 degrees over this holiday weekend throughout the Central Valley. For orange growers, the colder temperatures were …
Propane Irrigation Proving Beneficial to California
Advancements in technology have made propane irrigation engines more and more attractive to California producers as they have become competitive with conventional engines. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
USDA Week In Review November 27
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: A Christmas present from the far …
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
In this week’s Almond Update, Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott looks at the year past, the year ahead, and has a message for growers. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Incentives for Propane Irrigation Engines
A lot of focus is being put on California by the propane industry as the market for propane irrigation engines continues to grow from new developments in equipment. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP
SACRAMENTO, November 20, 2015 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will begin accepting applications today, November 20, 2015, for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). …
Almond Board: Water Issues and Yield
As almond growers continue to work their way through limited water supplies, University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll says while yields will come back after limited irrigation …
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
Thanksgiving Dinner Up a Tad, to Just Over $50 From: The American Farm Bureau Federation The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 30th annual informal price survey of classic items found …
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
New NRCS handbook to support conservation on organic farms From NRCS: By Ben Bowell and Lindsay Haines Consumer demand for organic products continues to grow. The Organic Trade Association, which …
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan: Key Outcomes for Agriculture Secretary Vilsack arrived in Japan today to meet with agricultural counterparts. The United States recently concluded negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) …
AgNet Media’s Hill Elected NAFB Western Region VP
AgNet West’s very own farm news director, Sabrina Hill was elected by her peers to be vice president of the western region of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) …