It looks like the farm sector this year is going to net more money than was expected, but still less than last year. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or …
Balanced Soil Important for Efficiency
Sabrina Hill talks with Senior Marketing Manager for Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer Lonny Smith about soil health. Click to open or download audio report.
Can Congress Pass a Farm Bill This Year?
There is more news coming out of Washington D.C. that has some feeling we may actually get a new farm bill before the end of the year. Randall Weiseman reports. …
Report Shows Need for Quick Passage of Farm Bill
Those who are arguing for quick passage of a farm bill now have more ammunition to make that argument. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report.
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on Immigration
US Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at California State University, Fresno, recently. One of the topics he discussed was immigration reform. He said the farm bill is a top concern …
Secretary Ross Discusses Immigration Reform
California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross discusses the need California has for immigration reform. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report.
Don’t Skip Proper Diagnostics for Plant Diseases
The right diagnosis is important before treating for plant diseases and pests. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report.
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Speaks at Fresno State
AgNet West was there as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited Fresno State Tuesday, informing students and faculty about
Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA
WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen today made the following statements on Under Secretary Hagen’s departure from USDA: Statement from Under …
Crop Progress Around the State
Sabrina Hill fills us in on the harvest progress of many crops around the state as well as a report on the nut crops. Click to Open or Download Audio …
Undue Focus on Numbers Stymieing Farm Bill Process
The country’s top agricultural official has some ideas on why this farm bill negotiation continues to be so difficult. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also says that not passing a farm …
Water Series: CVP at 75 Percent
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Central Valley Project started water year 2014 at about 75 percent of the 15-year average. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report.
Crop Report to be Released Friday
Just what kind of information will be in Friday’s long awaited USDA crop production report? Gary Crawford has the answer. Click to open or download audio report.
CDFA To Discuss Groundwater Supply Challenges
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will focus on groundwater supply issues at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, November 5th in Sacramento. This meeting will be held from …