California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross talked to reporters from around the nation about some of the issues farmers face in California. Sabrina Hill has what Ross said about our water…
Don’t Skip Proper Diagnostics for Plant Diseases
…Pathology Farm Advisor Steve Koike says getting the right diagnosis is important on many levels. He says with all of the new tools and technology getting the right diagnosis is…
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Speaks at Fresno State
AgNet West was there as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited Fresno State Tuesday, informing students and faculty about the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill and comprehensive immigration reform…
AgNeTVideo: California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Comments on Dairy
California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross was one of five state Ag Secretaries invited to speak at the annual meeting of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
Undue Focus on Numbers Stymieing Farm Bill Process
The country’s top agricultural official has some ideas on why this farm bill negotiation continues to be so difficult. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also says that not passing a farm…
Almond Board: Silent Auction at the Almond Conference
…here to listen to the Almond Update. The Almond Conference is December 3-5 in Sacramento. Register online at Almondconference.com. Find out more about The Almond Board of California at almondboard.com….
Water Series: 2009 and Now
…in agriculture-related revenues for California’s Central Valley. It caused a trickle down effect. Farmers lost money and there were fewer crops to manage, pack and ship. That led to nearly…
Outlook 2014 Agribusiness Conference
California Agriculture – Thriving Through Change is the theme of Outlook 2014, formerly known as the Spring Ag Outlook Conference, presented by the California Chapter of the American Society of…
Much Anticipated Citrus Crop Forecast Released
The 2013-14 citrus crop forecast was released with the estimate for California oranges at 56.5 million boxes. Hear all the details here now. [audio:http://www.southeastagnet.com/audio/citrus/11-08-13-citrus-crop-forecast.mp3] To view or download a copy…
Water Series: CVP at 75 Percent
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Central Valley Project started water year 2014 at about 75 percent of the 15-year average. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Thanks…
Water Series: Nation’s Drought Improves
While things remain very dry and disconcerting here in California, other parts of the nation are seeing widespread precipitation that continues to chip away at the drought. Susan Carter reports….
California’s Weekly Crop Progress
Sabrina Hill checks in on cotton, alfalfa, and vegetable crops around the state. Click to open or download audio report. The cotton harvest is in full swing and the crop…
FSA County Elections
Farmers and ranchers will be electing local Farm Service Agency County Committee members over the next few weeks. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….