Changing irrigation routines can help growers battle hull rot in almonds, according to several studies. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report As California’s almond orchards…
Growers Need to Speak Up on Issues
A Central California ag leader says growers need to make their voices heard on the issues that affect them, especially Central Valley growers on the topic of new nitrate regulations….
Agritourism in California
Agritourism is a growing trend in many parts of California. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Agritourism is becoming increasingly popular, especially around California’s many ag-based…
Almond Symposium Today
…over two years. California is the world’s largest almond producer, and while there have been symposiums in other parts of the state, the Central Valley growers went about two years…
AgNeTVideo: Agriculture and Social Media
Tips for ag producers on using social media. AgNet West on Facebook AgNet West on Twitter For the article on enhancing social media marketing, click here….
Ag Secretary Vilsack Pleased with Senate Vote
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack comments on the Senate passage of the farm bill and talks about what lies ahead for that legislation. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or…
Push for Citrus in Farm Bill
Just before the senate passed its version of the farm bill Monday, Senator Bill Nelson of Florida spoke up on behalf of all citrus growers, including those in California. Cindy…
Central Valley Almond Symposium
…the UC Cooperative Extension, and they had some expectations from the University of California.” Brar says he wanted to meet those expectations and get useful information out to the growers…
Ag Producers and Social Media
How can food producers better use social media – and why should they? Sabrina Hill takes a look. Click to Open or Download Audio Report You hear about it just…
Food Waste Challenge
The USDA and Environmental Protection Agency are teaming up for “The Food Waste Challenge”. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Some Bright Spots for California Agriculture
…explains. “What we’re getting right now, we’re very fortunate. Probably the last two to three years California agriculture has been one of the very few bright spots in the state…
Race 1 and Race 4 Fusarium are Different
…download audio report. Fusarium can cause serious damage to cotton and other crops around California. Growers deal with a few types of the fungus, classified as races, and Dr. Bob…
Jacobsen Discusses Water Shortage
It’s one of the biggest needs and biggest problems for Central California growers. Sabrina Hill continues our series on water with Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen. Click…
Beef Label Changes to Come?
USDA food safety officials want consumers to know if the beef cuts they are buying have been mechanically tenderized. Gary Crawford has the details. Click to open or download audio…