…meals during the summer months, when school breakfast and lunch are not available. Free meals, that meet Federal nutrition guidelines, are provided to all children 18 years old and under…
Cattle Group Pleased With Livestock Disaster Assistance Implementation
Bain A member of a leading cattle organization is impressed with the speed of implementation of a Farm Bill disaster assistance program. Rod Bain reports. Cattle Group Pleased…
Memorial Day
In this excerpt from Farm City Newsday, Sabrina Hill talks about Memorial Day. We at AgNet West remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our…
Talking With You About the Five W’s of Your Food
Here’s another part of ag business. Farm broadcasters, no matter the platform they use, are about telling you where your food comes from, and the price you pay for it….
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
…Puglia, Western Growers and Chris Scheuring, California Farm Bureau Federation. “Groundwater is an important aspect of California’s integrated water portfolio,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of…
Farm Leader Calls for Quick Negotiations on Drought Bills
Paul Wenger, President, California Farm Bureau Federation Welcoming passage of a U.S. Senate bill to address water problems caused by the severe California drought, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul…
USDA Unrolling New Crop Insurance Policy Option
The USDA is unrolling a new crop insurance policy option, thanks to the 2014 Farm Bill. Called the Whole Farm Revenue Protection Policy, it will provide flexible coverage options for…
California’s 2013 Walnut Acreage Up 8 Percent From 2011
…Department of Pesticide Regulation. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The USDA, NASS, Pacific Regional Office sincerely appreciates the many farm operators, owners, and management firms providing the information. A special thanks is due to…
California Fluid Milk and Cream Review
…larger plants to accommodate additional milk loads over the long weekend. Class 1 interest is steady to lower as many school districts adjust orders to cover school meal program needs…
The Almond Board Holds 11th Annual Environmental Stewardship Tour
…Orchards in Newman. Owner Jim Jaspar talks to AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill about why he decided to host this year’s tour. To view the video of the…
Getting the Word Out About New Farm Program Choices
Bain Crop growers needing information on new Farm Bill farm programs will have several sources to turn to. Rod Bain has the report. Getting the Word Out…
Fresno County Fruit Trail Opening Day
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The 2014 Fresno County Fruit Trail officially opened , showing off some of it’s trail farm stores and their new additions….
USDA’s NRCS Putting Measures in Place to Help Farmers and Ranchers
…is putting measures in place to help farmers and ranchers preserve and maintain farm land. Susan Carter has this story. NRCS Putting Measures in Place to Help Farmers and Ranchers…
Promoting Choices in New Farm Bill Farm Programs
…will have online education tools available to assist in their decision of which new farm program they should choose. Rod Bain reports. Promoting Choices in New Farm Bill Farm Programs…