Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared August 3 through 9, 2014, “National Farmers Market Week”. Throughout the week, USDA will celebrate our nation’s thousands of farmers markets, farmers who make…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA is providing $9.7 million in emergency water assistance to 73,000 residents in 11 California counties experiencing the driest year on record. “This drought…
Agri View: Plastic Dilemma
Everett Griner talks about agriculture being a major plastic consumer in today’s Agri View. Plastic Dilemma…
Wells Drying Up In Tulare County
…county and those needs are only getting worse. Tulare County is working on putting together funding for those desperately in need. See more of our stories on Tulare County agriculture….
AgNeTVideo: Brad Sullivan L&G Attorneys at Law
Brad Sullivan, L&G Attorneys at Law, discusses the two types of inspections and the importance of maintaining good records in agriculture….
Research Projects to Improve Plant Feedstocks for Bioenergy Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of 10 projects that are being awarded funding aimed at accelerating genetic breeding…
Weaker El Niño Could Spell More Drought Trouble for California
A weaker El Niño could spell more trouble for farmers in drought stricken California. Gary Crawford reports with Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist. Weaker El Niño…
Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems
UC Cooperative Extension advisor Glenn Nader believes two problems could add up to one win-win solution. The California drought has ranchers desperate for inexpensive livestock feed. Air quality protection regulations…
Tulare County Currently Top in Ag Production
…third consecutive year Tulare County producers have had record-breaking values. Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita spoke with AgNet West about the reports, and says it has been a while…
Drought Causes Drop in Fresno County Ag
…nation’s top agriculture county is dethroned by the drought. Fresno County has held the top spot in the nation for several years, having a higher value of agricultural crops than…
Jacobsen Discusses ‘Valley’s Gold’
Ryan Jacobsen Sabrina Hill talks with Ryan Jacobsen about tonight’s episode of Valley’s Gold, which highlights Central California agriculture. Tonight on Valley’s Gold…
AgNeTVideo: Fresno County 2013 Crop Report
Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner presents the 2013 Crop Report to the Board of Supervisors Following his presentation of the 2013 Crop Report, Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner Les Wright answered questions…
Making Energy Upgrades Affordable
An agriculture energy workshop that took place in Kern County focused on rebates and incentives. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman was there. Making Energy Upgrades Affordable Pacific Gas and Electric partnered…
Fresno County Loses Top Spot in Ag
Les Wright Fresno County Ag Commissioner The state’s and the nation’s top agriculture county is dethroned by the drought. Sabrina Hill sat down with Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner Les Wright…