Citrus grower and managing partner of Greenleaf Farms, Nick Hill talks about best management practices for preventing the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid. The psyllid can spread huanglongbing disease, …
Agri View: Up and Down Ride
Everett Griner talks about farmers struggle and the economic ride in today’s Agri View. Up and Down Ride Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 6
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins Sunday, June 15, 2014. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Questions Remain With Lower Limb Die-back
Little is still known about a decades-old issue in almonds. University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll blogged last week about the concerns of lower limb die-back in …
Marketing Funding Key to Sustainability
The Almond Board of California’s sustainability program is focusing on telling their story about the industries water consumption. That wouldn’t be possible without significant funding. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has …
Agri View: Missing Factor in Feeding Our Children
Everett Griner talks about the missing factor in measuring the success of feeding our children in today’s Agri View. Missing Factor in Feeding Our Children Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Costa Announces $6.3 Million in Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants
Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today announced $6.3 million in Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency grants. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, released the …
Almond Board: Sustainability Program Focus
In 2009 the Almond Board of California created a sustainability program full of information and education for everyone in the industry with the emphasis on water consumption. AgNet West’s Taylor …
Future of Precision Agriculture
How can precision agriculture help your farming operation as the technology grows? That’s the topic of today’s report. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
More Water Users Receive Notices of Curtailment
In a cascade of notices, the State Water Resources Control Board told junior water-rights holders in the state’s major watersheds last week to immediately stop diverting water. The board said …
USDA Announces Programs to Conserve Sensitive Land and Help Beginning Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that farmers, ranchers and landowners committed to protecting and conserving environmentally sensitive land may now sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The …
Key Agriculture Componet Added to Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
For the first time in the history of the Governor’s Economic and Leadership Awards (GEELA), the category of Agricultural Ecosystem Services has been added for statewide recognition by the California …
Modern Farming and Precision Agriculture
What exactly is precision agriculture and how is it used? Sabrina Hill finds out in today’s Modern Ag Report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …