Some alfalfa growers are finding success with drip irrigation over flood methods. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Todd Rinkenberger is the Western US Sales Sales…
2013 Livestock Marketing Association Convention
The 2013 Livestock Marketing Association Annual Convention and 50th World Livestock Auctioneer Championship wrapped up this weekend in Montgomery, Alabama. Sabrina Hill reports on comments from the LMA president. Click…
Drought Contributing to Western Wildfires
Hot dry weather in parts of the West are starting to fuel up potential wildfire concerns. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Stallman on Boehner and House Farm Bill
…groups with no interest in the agricultural economy or the farm and ranch families who underpin our rural economies have reacted by promoting inaction, effectively supporting no reform, no progress….
Boehner Supports House Farm Bill
…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…
Possible New Entry in Trans-Pacific Partnership
The potential entry of one of the United State’s biggest trading partners into the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations next month could be huge for some agricultural exports. Cindy Zimmerman has the…
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…
Rain Slows Some Corn Planting
Last year it was not enough rain and this year it’s too much rain is causing problems for corn farmers in the Western Corn Belt. Susan Carter reports. Click to…
Working to Keep Markets Open for U.S. Wheat
U.S. agricultural officials say they are doing everything possible to keep markets for U.S. wheat open. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
No-Till Cotton Production
…management, using crop covers, and water conservation at a field day in Western Fresno. Cropping systems specialist with the University of California, Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell organized the event and shared…
No-Till Cotton Field Day Photos
AgNet West was at the No-till Cotton Producers Field Day in Western Fresno County. Please enjoy our photos from the event….
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
The new M-COOL rules bring harsh backlash from major livestock organizations. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the National Pork Producers…
AFBF Statement on Judiciary Passage of Senate Immigration Bill
…nation to have a comprehensive agricultural labor plan that works for all sectors of agriculture and across all regions of our nation. The Senate Judiciary Committee today passed a balanced…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…years have been strengthened or maintained by the House Committee bill, and we thank the Committee for its work,” said Western Growers’ President and CEO Tom Nassif, a co-chair of…