…of collecting it in the wild. The Mayan culture grew to be advanced and used sophisticated farming technology, including extensive canals and ditches for irrigation. As they domesticated Teosinte, the…
Produce Moving Bots at PMA Tech Symposium
…issues and can be a huge asset to nurseries. Stay with AgNet West for more information, and how these bots are spiking interest for some growers into produce pot farming….
USDA announces $30 Million for Food Entrepreneurs and Agricultural Producers to Develop New Products
…for beginning farmers, military veterans engaging in farming and smaller farm operations participating in the local and regional food system.” More information on how to apply is on page 26528…
Importance of Sanitation for Navel Orangeworm
Almonds growers in the Central Valley were reminded of the importance of sanitation when dealing with navel orangeworm. Importance of Sanitation The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held it’s spring…
R-MAX Drone Gets Cleared for Takeoff
The Yamaha R-MAX was granted exemption for farming use last week by the Federal Aviation Administration. As AgNet West has reported before, the unmanned aerial vehicle is a 200-pound small…
1,500 Students To Learn about Ag at Annual AgVentures! Day
The International Agri-Center (IAC) is set to host its third annual AgVentures! Day for local 4th grade students to explore farming, food and fun on Friday, May 15, 2015 in…
Agri View: Farming Varieties
Everett Griner talks about cattle farming becoming more demanding in today’s Agri View. Farming Varieties…
Agri View: Fish Farming
Everett Griner talks about what we don’t know about imported fish in today’s Agri View. Fish Farming…
Fresno Drought Forum is an Opportunity for Agriculture
…of this drought – giving a voice to those who produce our truly remarkable food supply. As we all know, the farming community is facing a very difficult time and…
Farm Bureau Applauds Senate Move to Stop EPA Overreach
…out, but EPA has yet to fully acknowledge the proposal’s potential impact on everyday farming activities,” AFBF President Bob Stallman said. “We work hard every day to minimize the environmental…
A Day in Marin: Farmers Share a Passion for a Place Called California
…integral our farming and ranching families are to the identity of Marin and so many other California communities. I met dairymen and women whose great-great-grandparents started out as farm-workers on…
Avocado Growers Trying High Density Farming
Southern California avocado growers could change how the industry operates as they experiment with high density farming. Trying High Density Farming The price of water in San Diego County is…
Making ‘Friends of Farming’
The local-food push and the growing popularity of small farm venues has triggered a county farm bureau to create a new education program. Making ‘Friends of Farming’ San Diego County…
The Western View: The Farmer’s Daughter
…social media to paint an ugly picture of traditional farming. “I think it is always important to remind folks that farmers want the same things consumers want – healthy, safe,…