…some of the controversy surround the bill, saying “it is unfortunate that outside political groups with no interest in the agricultural economy or the farm and ranch families who underpin…
Almond Symposium Today
…Click to open or download audio report Almond growers and others in the industry are gathered in Kerman today for the UC Cooperative Extension’s first Central Valley almond symposium in…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Pleased with Senate Vote
…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 Download Audio Report…
Push for Citrus in Farm Bill
…farm bill Monday, Senator Bill Nelson of Florida spoke up on behalf of all citrus growers, including those in California. Cindy Zimmerman reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Central Valley Almond Symposium
Almond growers are invited to a symposium tomorrow at the Kerman Community Center in Fresno County. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report For the first…
Preventing Navel Orangeworm in Almonds
…Download Audio Report Almond growers are invited to a symposium tomorrow at the Kerman Community Center in Fresno County. They’ll hear experts talk on a number of subjects, including what…
Ag Producers and Social Media
…Open or Download Audio Report Click to Open or Download Audio Report Click to Open or Download Audio Report For AgNet West on Facebook, click here. For McShane’s Nursery’s Facebook…
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…
Breaking News: Senate Passes Farm Bill
The farm bill ball is now in the House of Representative’s court. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Some Bright Spots for California Agriculture
Even with the problems the California ag industry is seeing, there are some bright spots. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Water, invasive pests, politics, you…
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…
Possible New Entry in Trans-Pacific Partnership
…State’s biggest trading partners into the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations next month could be huge for some agricultural exports. Cindy Zimmerman has the story. Click to open or download audio report….
Time to Nominate for Local FSA Committees
Eligible producers can soon nominate candidates for election to local Farm Service Agency County Committees. Rod Bain has the details. Click to open or download audio report….
Dealing with Race 4 Fusarium
…Click to open or download audio report. UC Cotton Extension Specialist Dr. Bob Hutmacher spoke at the cotton field day in Western Fresno County this week. He said growers need…