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…
Improving Relationships in the Meat Industry
A recent study looked at the relationship between meat producers and processors and how to improve long term commitments to each other. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or…
USDA Price Report
While the overall prices received by producers during July rose from the previous month, some individual categories were down. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report…
ACP Spraying in Tulare, Citrus Program Extended
…by legislation in 2009, establishing a mechanism for citrus producers to assess themselves to provide support for ongoing efforts to protect against citrus threats such as the Asian citrus psyllid….
Managing Livestock During Drought
Several factors come into play for livestock producers and ranchers on how to manage resources for their animals during drought conditions. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio…
AgNeTVideo: AFBF President Bob Stallman Discusses the Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman tells AgNet West how the farm bureau works for ag producers….
Farm to Fork Festival Planned
Plans are well underway for the first Farm to Fork festival in Sacramento. The festival will feature farmers and producers of all types, a large farmers’ market, educational displays, livestock,…
Consumer Report: Meat Safety
Livestock producers follow careful food safety practices, but when it comes to meat, there is a golden rule the consumer needs to remember as well – don’t use the same…
Livestock Groups Support RFS Repeal Act
…be used as corn-based ethanol because of the mandates, which means the country’s livestock producers will have even less feed for their stock than what’s left after the drought and…
Sec. Ross Sends Letter to Dairy Industry
…modest temporary price relief for milk producers, effective July 1 through the end of the year. This adjustment is across all classes to maximize pool returns to producers. While the…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…improve Valley air quality. Opportunity for California dairy producers to vote on entering the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Equitable Relief for Specialty Crop Policies with funding of $41 million annually…
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 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…