…Rep. McCarthy said. “It is unacceptable that vital water supplies are being forced out to the ocean instead of going to our cities. The issue demands immediate attention and today’s…
Emergency Water Legislation Scheduled for House Consideration
…major drought and demand immediate action. The bill, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act (H.R. 3964), has been scheduled for debate next week in the full House. Congressman…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…goods Continues investments to meet growing consumer demand for fresh fruits and vegetables, local foods and organics by helping family farmers sell locally, increasing support for farmers’ markets, and connecting…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…water management. The bond funds would leverage local and federal investment in projects that reduce demand, build supply, and offer additional benefits such as wildlife habitat and flood management. The…
Possible Delay for Federal Water Projects Bill
…Reform and Resources Development Act – key for ag trade – could slip past the expected January timeline. But with next week’s holiday recess and attention on the President’s State…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
Hundreds of people from around California gathered on the steps of the capitol building Thursday to demand action in the state’s water crisis. AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill…
Foreign Agriculture to be Included in Reports
Agricultural developments in several foreign countries will be one focus of USDA’s upcoming Supply and Demand forecasts. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Giving Cheers to All Agricultural Products
This holiday, beer maker and farmer Brett Joyce invites us to raise a glass for all of our agricultural products. Julie McPeake has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Pecan Pie Costing More
Why are you having to shell out so much dough for your pecan pies this holiday season? Julie McPeake looks into it. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
AgNet West, Partners Spread Holiday Cheer at Children’s Hospital
…home visit to one special family. For the past few holiday seasons, Hill has served as a local Mrs.Claus, visiting hospitals, nursing homes, and community organizations to hand out gifts…
Almond Board: Creating Demand for Almonds
In this week’s almond update, we look at how the Almond Board of California markets California almonds. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Red Meat and Poultry Production Numbers are Raised
The December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released this week, and we look at some of the highlights in the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy section. Click to…
Role of Foreign Production and Demand in Crop Reports
In this round of USDA reports, the prospects for foreign production and demand may be the main drivers in the new forecasts for U.S. supplies, stocks and prices. Gary Crawford…