…it comes to water in California, there’s just not enough to go around right now. That means some areas have to work hard to hang on to their agriculture water….
Senate Debates Farm Bill
The Senate is debating deep cuts to the farm bill this week. Gary Crawford gives us an update on how the first day went. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Farmers and Immigration Reform
Now is the time to push lawmakers on the topic of immigration, according to a California ag leader. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report US lawmakers…
Full Interview on Bayer CropScience 150 Years
Bayer CropScience is celebrating 150 years in business. Hear Sabrina Hill’s full interview with the company’s Strategic Business Management Lead – Horticulture, Rob Schrick. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Bayer CropScience Celebrates 150 Years
Bayer CropScience is celebrating 150 years in business. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Bayer CropScience is celebrating a big anniversary this year – 150…
Irrigation and Soil Salts
Dealing with soil salts is tricky business, and one Southern California grower says the right irrigation method is key. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CA Crops Different from Others
…of corn this year. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Ronnie Leimgruber grows hay and feed corn near El Centro, in Imperial County. In mid-May, his feed corn crop…
Costa says There is Help for Dairy in Farm Bill
California Congressman Jim Costa talks about dairy in the farm bill. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report In an exclusive interview with AgNet West, Congressman Jim…
Politicians Working Together for Farm Bill
Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA) says “that’s how it’s supposed to work”. Sabrina Hill explains. Click to Open or Download Audio Report In an exclusive interview, California Congressman Jim Costa tells…
Congressman Costa Talks about Farm Bill
…Download Audio Report Costa on elements that were kept in the bill: Click to Open or Download Audio Report Costa on working together: Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Imperial County has Unique Challenges
Imperial County is 9th in the state when it comes to agriculture. Sabrina Hill talks with the Imperial County Farm Bureau Executive Director about issues facing farmers there. Click to…
Farm Bill Update: U. S. Representative Jim Costa – California
…House Agriculture Committee. In these comments Costa offers an update of where things stand with the Farm Bill from a California perspective. Costa represents a large chunk of the Central…
On The Scene for Big Week in Farm News in Washington D. C.
AgNet West’s Gary Cooper is in Washington, D.C., for all the political happenings this week. Click to open or download audio report. It’s been an interesting but long week here…
United Fresh Convention Draws Thousands
Thousands of growers, producers, shippers, and others in the ag industry from around the nation, and even around the world, are in San Diego for the United Fresh 2013 convention….