…or nitrates entering the groundwater through agriculture applications. Nitrogen is used as a fertilizer, then absorbs into the soil. Eventually some of that nitrogen enters the groundwater as nitrates. A…
Vilsack on Immigration Reform
Secretary Tom Vilsack says immigration reform is not only needed, but crucial to the nation’s agriculture. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Immigration Reform Bill
The Senate is continuing debate on the controversial Immigration Reform bill. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says that bill is hugely important for agriculture. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or…
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…
Restrictions Lifted for Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
…163 square miles, each area with a five-mile radius surrounding the sites where the insects were found. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS),…
Agritourism in California
…include anything from farm stands to tours, youth camps, and even winery weddings. There’s a broad definition, but it basically includes any activity that brings the consumer closer to agriculture….
AgNeTVideo: Agriculture and Social Media
Tips for ag producers on using social media. AgNet West on Facebook AgNet West on Twitter For the article on enhancing social media marketing, click here….
Ag Secretary Vilsack Pleased with Senate Vote
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack comments on the Senate passage of the farm bill and talks about what lies ahead for that legislation. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or…
Some Bright Spots for California Agriculture
…name it, our farmers deal with it. But, when it comes to agriculture and the economy the news really isn’t all bad. Ryan Jacobsen of the Fresno County Farm Bureau…
Growers Should Watch for Over-Irrigation
Water is the lifeblood of agriculture, but one specialist says sometimes growers overdo it when it comes to irrigation. Sabrina Hill talks with UCCE Farm Advisor Dan Munk. Click to…
Agriculture and Environmental Challenges
The head of the Ag Department outlines his vision for USDA’s work to help American agriculture adapt to modern environmental challenges. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio…
Water Issues Hurting Growers
…state’s top agriculture producing counties. Click to open or download audio report. Crops can’t survive without it, but many California growers are constantly in a battle for enough water for…
Fighting Food Loss
The Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency have teamed up their efforts to fight food loss by launching the U.S. Food Waste Challenge. Susan Carter has the story….
Labor Shortages in Fresno County
Labor shortages are affecting growers in the nation’s number one agriculture county,Fresno, and it could get worse in the months to come. Sabrina Hill talks with Fresno County Farm Bureau…