Gary Cooper Along with our boots on the ground here in California, this week AgNet West is in Washington. Here’s our Gary Cooper. AgNet West at NAFB Washington Watch…
Water Conference to Cover Variety of Topics
BlueTechValley and the International Center for Water Technology are putting on the 2014 Water Technology Conference on May 8th at the Veterans Memorial building in Clovis, California. The event will…
Rice Growers Forced to Make Tough Decisions
As the planting season wraps up for rice growers, many farmers had to make tough decisions this year. Montna Farms has lands in three different areas supplied by water from…
NASS on Data Collection in California
Here’s a behind the scenes look for you into how our ag statistics work. USDA NASS Branch Chief Lance Honig discusses the use of information from California agriculture commissioners. Sabrina…
Vilsack Renews Quest for Immigration Reform
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack renews his quest for immigration reform, by focusing on what it means to California agriculture. Quest for Immigration Reform For more of…
Crop Progress Around the State
Sabrina Hill fills us in on crop progress around California for this week. Crop Progress Around the State…
Ag Commissioner Speaks Out on Pesticide Report
…Eric Lauritzen has faced some harsh media stories after a report on pesticide use near schools in 15 counties in California. His county was one studied in the pesticide report….
White House Report on Immigration Reform
Arturo Rodriguez A White House report projects that the elimination of immigrant labor in California could cause between $1.73-3.12 billion in short-term agricultural production losses, a significant portion of the…
Rice Planting Less, Yet Going Accordingly
Although the rice crop is projected to be 25% less this season due to the drought, planting hasn’t had any hiccups. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says some growers…
Vilsack and CA Ag Leaders on the Importance of Commonsense Immigration Reform for California’s Economy
…portion of the state’s $33.9 billion industry. Fixing America’s broken immigration system would grow the California economy, increasing total personal income for California families by $29.1 billion by 2020, according…
Psyllid Meeting and Field Day
…vigilance from growers against the insect and disease, asian citrus psyllid statewide coordinator Bob Atkins says this will be the first time some growers see the bug in person. Psyllid…
Staying Vigilant About Ag Theft
Authorities want to remind growers to keep a look out for different types of theft on their property. Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff 2 John Blenker says most theft can be…
Future Drought Complications
Unknown problems will likely be on the horizon for all farmers as their season progresses. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says that some growers are wondering what future problems…
Quiet Season for Psyllids
Asian citrus psyllid statewide coordinator Bob Atkins says California is doing a good job of staying vigilant during the bug’s less active season. Atkins said even with the positive news,…