Sabrina Hill continues our two-part series on technology in agriculture. Click to open or download audio report. We talked with the president of California Ag Solutions, Monte Bottens about the…
Grower Experience with No-Till Methods
Some Central California growers are exploring the use of cover crops and no-till methods to save water and improve the soil. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio…
New Technology in Agriculture, Part One
…field, and the president of California Ag Solutions, Monte Bottens says agriculture is keeping pace. He says the technological advances not only help growers now, but future growers as well….
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…
New Citrus Variety Developed
…of researchers at the University of California, Riverside. They describe the taste as complex and floral, which it gets from the Dancy mandarin in the mix. They also say the…
Promising Research into HLB for Citrus Growers
Research in Florida could help California growers fight Huanlongbing disease. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Huanlongbing Disease is a serious threat to California citrus…
Immigration Bill an Uphill Battle
…on the bill. Sabrina Hill has more on the status of the immigration bill and what to expect from this point. Click to open or download audio report. As California…
Senate Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…audio report. Ag leaders in California and around the nation say a new immigration law is needed soon, to help keep immigrant ag labor in our state. Attorney Monte Lake,…
Education Helps in Ag Water Fight
One Southern California county tries to hang on to their ag water by educating the rest of the state. Sabrina Hill explains. Click to Open or Download Audio Report When…
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…
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
California crops have some special qualities and it’s thanks to the unique attributes of our state. Sabrina Hill talks with a grower in Imperial County who has a surprising 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…