The House of Representatives has begun debate on its version of the farm bill. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Agriculture Secretary Against Big SNAP Cuts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says cuts in the SNAP program in the House version of the farm bill would hurt farmers. Gary Crawford explains. Click to open or download audio…
Peterson Farm Bros New Video
The Peterson Farm Bros are making farming popular with a younger crowd through their famous parody videos. See their latest creation “A Fresh Breath of Farm Air” below. For their…
Tips for Planting a New Almond Orchard
…Click to open or download audio report Stanislaus County Farm Advisor Roger Duncan spoke at the recent almond symposium held in Kerman. He went over several aspects of putting in…
California Ag Labor and Immigration
California farmers are facing another labor shortage this year, and earlier in the season. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Russel Efird grows grapes, almonds, and…
Nitrogen and Almond Hull Rot
UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor and Director Brent Holtz spoke to almond growers this week on the topic of hull rot. Sabrina Hill has more on what he had to…
Boehner Comments on Farm Bill
House Speaker John Boehner defends his decision to change his position on the Farm Bill. Click to hear his comment….
AgNet West e-News: Boehner Supports Farm Bill; Almond Hull Rot; Race 4 Fusarium
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on Boehner’s support of the House Farm Bill, almond hull rot, Race 4 Fusarium and more. Click here to view…
Irrigation and Almond Hull Rot
…are nearing hull split, University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor and Director Brent Holtz says growers should consider irrigation changes to reduce the risk of hull rot. Holtz said…
Growers Need to Speak Up on Issues
…their concerns on the issues. Executive Director of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Ryan Jacobsen, says it’s important for growers to attend upcoming meetings. “When the public comment comment opportunity…
Agritourism in California
…communities. According to the UC Small Farm Program, agritourism can include anything from farm stands to tours, youth camps, and even winery weddings. There’s a broad definition, but it basically…
Stallman on Boehner and House Farm Bill
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation Regarding House Farm Bill Prospects “With his statement of support for the farm bill today, Speaker Boehner is giving all Americans,…
Boehner Supports House Farm Bill
…its Farm Bill on Monday. The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Bob Stallman, says “with his statement of support for the farm bill today, Speaker Boehner is giving…
Southeast AgNet E-news: Farm Bill Passes Senate; Crop Updates
This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-news includes an update on the Farm Bill, updates on some important crops to the region, as well as details regarding some beef industry…