What can be done to keep USDA stocks estimates from being such surprises to the grain industry? Gary Crawford Has the report. USDA Gets Suggestions for Solving Surprising Corn Stocks …
CDFA Drought Meeting Next Week
California’s drought task force is meeting next week, and will hear from a number of organizations about how they expect the drought to impact the state’s farmers and ranchers. Sponsored …
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
$6 Million in Fiscal Year 2014, Up to $30 Million Over Next Five Years Available WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s National Institute …
Zero Water Allocation for State’s Top-Producing County
It was an expected announcement, but now it is official. Zero water allocations for south of Delta, Central valley project agricultural water service contractors. Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director …
Cirrus Aircraft, the Way to Get ‘Out and About’
California is a big state, so it can be time consuming to be ‘out and about’ especially if you have farms in different areas. Beth Duff, with Cirrus Aircraft says …
CFBF Responds to No Water Allocations
The California Farm Bureau is responding to the announcement by the Federal Central Valley Project that it will deliver no water to most of its farm customers. Sabrina Hill has …
USDA and Special OPS Agree on More Military Family Support
USDA will develop programs to increase support for military special operations personnel and their families. Rod Bain has the story. USDA and Special OPS agree on more military family support …
Analysing the 2012 Preliminary Census of Ag Numbers
Preliminary results are out from the new Census of Agriculture, but what do the numbers mean? Analysing the 2012 Preliminary Census of Ag numbers Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging …
Young Farmers Need to Fill the ‘Donut Hole’
A leading agricultural economist is concerned about Census of Ag data showing fewer farmers in the 40 to 55 year old age group. Rod Bain fills us in. Young farmers need …
Resolve Ag Trade Issues to Reach TTIP Deal
Top US officials say resolving agricultural trade issues is essential for the TTIP or Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership to pass muster. Resolve ag trade issues to reach TTIP deal …
Working out the final parts of TPP
Despite some lingering issues, Trans Pacific Partnership member nations are meeting to try that regional trade deal. Rod Bain has the story. Working out the final parts of TPP Sponsored …
AgNeTVideo: Westlands Water District on Zero Allocation
Gayle Holman, public affairs representative with the Westlands Water District, discusses the zero water allocation and what this means for the state’s agriculture. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire …
AgNeTVideo: Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner on Water Crisis
Fresno County Ag Commissioner Les Write tells AgNet West what growers, other business owners and the general public can expect due to the water crisis. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from …
AgNeTVideo: Community Food Bank CEO on Expected Need Due to Water Crisis
Community Food Bank President and CEO Andy Souza tells AgNet West how they’re preparing for the expected need increase that will be caused by the drought. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation …