An Illinois congressman tells us what he thinks of regulations that protect “sardines” while dramatically limiting water for farms, and how he’s trying to change the situation. Sabrina Hill heard…
State Board Discusses Drought
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture (CSBFA) met in Central California to discuss the drought. Sabrina Hill was at the meeting and has this report. Drought Meeting The…
HM.CLAUSE – Davis, California Branch
…company. Cariou currently works out of HM.CLAUSE’s office in Davis, California. Cooper was on a business trip in California working with the AgNet West Radio Network team and met with…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in San Benito County
…the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit until it dies. HLB has been detected just once in California – in 2012 on a single residential…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Chocolate French Toast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California strawberry chocolate French toast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 T Raw Butter 2 Eggs…
Avocado Tree Sensitivity Problematic With Drought
…the state. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Mary Bianchi says high soil salinity levels can have a big effect on avocado trees for a couple of reasons. Presenters at the Avocado…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 4
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Editorial: Agriculture Goes to Washington
In this week’s blog post, AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill shares her experiences and photos of her week in Washington, D.C. with fellow farm broadcasters. Visit From the…
Fresno Drought Forum is an Opportunity for Agriculture
…will be hosting a drought forum at the Big Fresno Fair (10 am-1 pm) to to hear from California’s farmers, ranchers, farm workers, and other community stakeholders on the impacts…
USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
…Today’s announcement was made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. The 2014 Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful…
Importance of Knowing Your Soil
Producers were reminded at a recent avocado seminar series about the importance of knowing your soil, especially in the hilly areas on the central coast and southern California. Knowing Your…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Corn Bread
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California sweet corn bread with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Eggs 1 Cup Sour Cream 3…
California Drought Update and Some Ag Impacts
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey shares some of the latest statistics on California’s lingering drought condition, and how that may impact some crops like cotton. California Drought Update and Some Ag…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 1
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…