This past year many farmers have ridden a roller coaster of commodity prices. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Weekly Crop Progress for 12-26-13
…wheat crop was emerged by week’s end. Every cotton field was plowed as the compliance date for Cotton Plow Down Regulations had passed. Alfalfa production was complete. Fruit: Pruning continued…
Almond Board: Navel Orangeworm Control in Almonds
We’re headed into the time of year when almond growers start to turn their focus to navel orangeworm (NOW) control. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
CFBF Awards
The California Farm Bureau Federation handed out awards recognizing achievement and excellence by young agriculturalists at its recent annual meeting. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
AgNet West Christmas Wish
…with blessings. As we head into 2014, we look forward to continuing our commitment to providing relevant and interesting news for and about California’s farmers. Without you, there is no…
San Joaquin College of Law to Host Agroterrorism Preparedness Program
…University of California, Davis. This day-long program is free of charge, open to the public, and will include two instructor-led courses: Understanding the Dangers of Agroterrorism (AWR 151) and Principles…
Farm Academy Admissions Open
The California Farm Academy is taking applications for new students. The California Farm Academy is a training program and farm business incubator at the Center for Land-Based Learning. Applications are…
Florida Citrus Industry Learns from Problems
Citrus growers in Florida are making big improvements in controlling the Asian citrus psyllid, which was first found in Florida about 8 years ago and has spread Huanglongbing disease there…
High Wildfire Threat for CA
A lack of rain and snow coupled with a ridge of high pressure could increase the chance of wildfires in Southern California. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download…
State Veterinarian Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter California
24-hour permit granted to Kris Kringle for his team of nine reindeer SACRAMENTO, December 23, 2013 — California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all…
Farm Bill Could Help Issues Between U.S., Brazil
A top USDA official says a new farm bill will likely go a long way toward resolving issues between Brazil and the U.S. revolving around U.S. cotton programs. Gary Crawford…
AgNet West, Partners Spread Holiday Cheer at Children’s Hospital
…to the young patients at Children’s Hospital Central California. Amy Russo joins Hill, Lange, and Hill’s daughter in this picture at Children’s Hospital Central California. KJWL served as a…
California Farmers Take Advantage of USDA New Microloan Program
Val Dolcini More than a hundred California farmers took advantage of the USDA’s new microloan program this year, to help them with their farming operations. Sabrina Hill talks with USDA…
Big World Wheat Crop
The world’s wheat growers are bringing in a big wheat crop. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…