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…
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…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
A new report from the University of California, Davis, shows that California agriculture is weathering its worst drought in decades due to groundwater reserves, but the nation’s produce basket may…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has extended its deadline for applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) by two weeks, until July 29, 2014….
Expo Changes Increase Opportunities
…was a much talked about change that made sense for an agriculture rich area. Local business initiatives manager with the city of Fresno, Amy Fuentes, says the change not only…
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review July 11
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. – Repairing America’s Transportation Infrastructure – Trading Organics with Korea – And housing for…
Climate Change: Register now for the first California Adaptation Forum
…builds off last year’s successful National Adaptation Forum. The event will include agriculture/food-focused sessions such as: How Local Food System Planning Can Create More Resilient Communities The Role of California…
Proposed New Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – Mendocino County
Light Brown Apple Moth Effective July 8, 2014, the California Department of Food and Agriculture is adding the Mendocino County Quarantine Boundary. A map of the proposed boundary can be…