The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $1 million grant to the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) to conduct research on the effects of drought and extreme weather on…
Public Water Conversation in Central Valley
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Los Angeles Times has a series called “The California Conversation“ and the event stopped in Clovis to start a public water conversation. Water managers, agriculture…
Almond Board: Water Issues and Yield
As almond growers continue to work their way through limited water supplies, University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll says while yields will come back after limited irrigation…
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
…This year’s survey totaled over $50 for the first time. “America’s farmers and ranchers are able to provide a bounty of food for a classic Thanksgiving dinner that many of…
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…organic products exceeded $39 billion in 2014. To meet that demand, more farmers and ranchers are pursuing organic certification and seeking assistance through USDA programs. The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s…
Agri View: El Niño, Maybe
By now most of us know the difference in La Niña and El Niño. Everett Griner talks about California possibly benefiting from El Niño in today’s Agri View. El Niño…
AgNet Media’s Hill Elected NAFB Western Region VP
…speaker at the annual convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation being held in Orlando, Florida in January 2016. You can listen to Sabrina’s reports across California Ag country on…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Crusted Haricot Vert
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing parmesan crusted haricot vert with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Lb. Green Beans 2 T Rosenthal…
Prather Ranch Named 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…Sustainable Conservation to recognize the extraordinary efforts of California farmers and ranchers who go above and beyond in managing and enhancing our natural resources.” The Leopold Conservation Award program inspires…
Transportation Perspectives of U.S. International Food Aid Programs Examination
…fortunate, and the farmers, ranchers, and dairymen that I represent in California’s Central Valley are proud that many of the commodities we produce go to individuals throughout the world who…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Lydia
…2 Cup Marshmallows 1 T Cinnamon 1 Cup Pecans Beef Stock To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Lydia…
NFU Opposes Proposed Rule to Allow Beef Imports from Namibia
…would have devastating consequences on our domestic livestock industry. NFU calls upon the administration to defend U.S. farmers and ranchers by opposing imports of live animals and processed or frozen…
AFBF Website for 2016 Presidential Candidates
A new website by the American Farm Bureau offers farmers and ranchers critical information on the 2016 Presidential candidates. Micheal Clements reports. AFBF Website for 2016 Presidential Candidates A new…
The Sweetest Season is Now in Session in Placer County
…and markets, such as Newcastle Produce and Blue Goose, or stop by one of the year-round PlacerGROWN farmers’ markets. For more information about PlacerGROWN or PlacerGROWN farmers’ markets, visit www.placergrown.org/….