…practices that are within reach for all California almond growers. With water allocations in question and groundwater regulations looming, it is in the best interest of all California farmers to…
Underground Reservoirs Preferred Water Storage
Courtesy: CDFA Researchers say that underground reservoirs are the preferable method of water storage for California due to their flexibility. Underground Reservoirs Talk continues around the state to push for…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 29
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…
Demonstration Workshop on Propane & Natural Gas Irrigation Engines
…November 5, call Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau at (530) 673-6550. The Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau is a non-governmental, non-profit, voluntary membership California Corporation whose purpose is to protect and promote agricultural interests…
Growth Energy Makes Major Gift to Agricultural Education Scholarship Fund
…no pay. There is a national shortage of agriculture teachers, so anything we can do to help students finish their degree and get into the classroom is critical.” Previously, NAAE’s…
Big Data Brings Farmers New Rewards, New Risks
Farmers and ranchers see tremendous benefits with technology, but can’t turn a blind eye to the privacy concerns that remain, Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst told the House Agriculture…
The Western View : Internet of Things
…if not, telling you what needs to be fixed or replaced. It’s the next big step in Agriculture Technology. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Wet Weather Considerations for New Orchards
Challenges for California almond growers with a possible wet winter are a little different when establishing new orchards. Considerations for New Orchards A recent post to The Almond Doctor blog…
Industry Leaders Back Recharge Project
…and CEO Richard Waycott told attendees at the California Association of Pest Control Advisers annual conference about its involvement with a University of California Davis Project. AgNet West has introduced…
Vilsack Asks for Help in Fight Against Child Food Insecurity
The Agriculture Secretary is asking pediatricians for help in fighting childhood hunger and obesity. Vilsack Asks for Help in Fight Against Child Food Insecurity…
Cotton Tour Brings Farm Awareness
…Over 80 attendees with apparel brand affiliations attended this year’s tour and got to see firsthand how pima cotton is grown in California. The first stop on the cotton tour…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Pumpkin White Bean Turkey Chili
…Tomato Sauce 1 Cup White Bean To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Roasted Pumpkin White Bean Turkey Chili For this…
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that beginning today, nearly one half of the 1.7 million farms that signed up for either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or…
GMO Testing Pilot Project to Ensure Compliance with National Organic Program
…that’s something we can all be proud of. By Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture and Jenny Lester Moffitt, Deputy Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture…