In a recent radio address, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in order to bring about future economic security to the nation, the Congressional gridlock must be shattered. Click to Open …
Agriculture Crimes a Serious Problem
Agriculture crimes are a serious problem around California – especially in the state’s top producing county, Fresno. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims spoke recently on that topic, and explained how …
Pastures and Rangeland Continue to Improve
Pastures and rangeland across the nation continue to improve, and are doing quite a bit better than last year. Meteorologist Brad Rippey says we’re at only 26 percent poor to …
Farmer’s Markets Gain Popularity
Farmer’s markets continue to gain popularity around the nation – as they connect farmers to the communities around them. Anne Alonzo is the Administrator for the Agricultural Marketing Service. She …
Farm Real Estate Values Up
Farm real estate values are up 13% this year, but one expert says those big increases may slow down in the next year or so. Farmland values in the US …
AgNet West E-news: Citrus Expo; Crop Report and Revenues; Dairy Tours
This week’s issue of the AgNet West E-news includes videos from the Citrus Expo, crop report and revenue information and more. Click here to view the current issue. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Trade Sensitive Issues
Keeping in mind trade sensitive issues is part of the balancing act performed during ag trade discussions. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug- Top Invasive Pest in the U.S.
This one affects a variety of fruits and vegetables, including apples, peaches, figs, citrus, tomatoes, peppers and others. The U.S. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Administrator Sonny Ramaswamy says …
The Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Farm Forum Series
We’ve been following the Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Farm Forum series, as it has involved topics that are important all over the state. The forum brings together speakers for an …
A Early Forecast for Next Year’s Food Prices
2013 is only a little more than half over, but analysts are already trying to forecast how much more food will cost in 2014. Gary Crawford has more. Click to …
Merced and Kings Counties Tours Next Week
The conservation tillage dairy bus tours in Merced and Kings Counties are next week. For more information, click here. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Fresno-Kings Counties CattleWomen Having a Fundraiser
They’re putting the spotlight on the importance of livestock industries. The California CattleWomen is a statewide organization, and part of a bigger national organization that promotes the beef industry. The …
The Economic Bottom Line for Livestock Producers
Drought conditions in California and around the nation have put big strains on livestock producers. Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University Extension explains the economic bottom line livestock producers must …
What USDA Crop Forecasts Might Mean for Revenues
If corn and soybean crops come out as USDA is forecasting, what will that do for the revenues of row crop producers and livestock producers? USDA’s Gary Crawford with Joe …