The state’s water crisis takes center stage as some California lawmakers tell the governor and the president, it’s time for them to take action. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to …
Drought Preparedness Workshop
Growers, irrigation managers, and others in the ag industry from around the state gathered for a day-long drought preparedness workshop at Fresno State. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or …
A Fairly Unusual Situation Developing for Dairy Producers
Dairy producers around the nation could see an unusual and profitable situation developing next year. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Water News Conference Today
Several Central California water officials along with congressman David Valadao and Senator Jean Fuller are talking about the state’s water situation today. A group of California legislators and delegates recently …
History Behind the “Drought Monitor”
For all of 2013 we had regular updates of the U.S. drought situation. In this report, we take a look at the history of the “Drought Monitor.” Susan Carter reports. …
Net Farm Income Increase Projected
For 2013, USDA is projecting a net farm income increase, which they note confirms the strength of the farm sector’s solvency. Randall Weiseman has more. Click to Open or Download …
Fresno State Earns State Titles at Farm Bureau Collegiate Competition
(December 13, 2013) — Fresno State agriculture student Jake Carlson won the individual state championship at the California Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet competition and the 10-member Jordan College of …
No Agreement Yet in TPP
Negotiators of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement will carry on their work into January, since they have not yet reached a final deal. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open …
Lawmakers Discuss Passing Farm Bill Next Year
Some lawmakers are expressing cautious optimism about being able to pass a farm bill early next year. Gary Crawford has the report. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored …
California Crop Progress for 12-12-13
Sabrina Hill has the week’s crop progress. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Wenger Reelected to CFBF
Paul Wenger will serve another term as president of the California Farm Bureau Federation. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Red Meat and Poultry Production Numbers are Raised
The December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released this week, and we look at some of the highlights in the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy section. Click to …
Farm Bill Extension Passes
Farm bill negotiators now have a little more time to complete their work. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
AgNet West E-news: Farm Bureau and Insurance; Citrus Damage; Almond Achievement Award
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the California Farm Bureau Federation and the Affordable Care Act; damage to the California citrus crop caused by the …