John Laird As California’s farmers and ranchers struggle to keep their operations running with very little water, the state’s Drought Task Force kicks off a series of public meetings. Speaking…
How Will Drought Affect Struggling Communities?
Javier Guzmán is with the Water for Land Committee. He was at the California Drought Task Force meeting and spoke on behalf of the farmworkers who he says have been…
CA Ag Secretary’s Message to Farmers on Drought
…help farmers around the state deal with the effects of the drought. California Ag Secretary spoke with AgNet West at the meeting. California Ag Secretary Message to Farmers on Drought…
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
…relief in California. “Both bills are critically important to advance, we applaud the work of our local Congressional Leaders, David Valadao, Devin Nunes, and Kevin McCarthy to quickly advance H.R.3964,…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…they achieve net farm income well above the average of the previous decade. Mid-sized farms and livestock producers continue to face challenges as a result of prolonged drought. We are…
State Drought Task Force Meets Today
Sabrina Hill The state drought task force will meet in Merced today as the California Department of Food and Agriculture hold a board meeting at UC Merced. The meeting will…
California Hog Producers Watch for Virus
California hog producers are keeping a close eye on herds as this weather can worsen the spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv). Sabrina Hill has the story. California Hog…
Future of FFA Uncertain
Adam Gray The future of FFA and other agriculture education programs is uncertain here in California due to Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to drop the Agriculture Incentive Grant. Assemblymember Adam…
New Project to Restore Forests and Reduce Wildfire Threats
Gary Crawford Wildfires are a big problem in the state of California, especially in dry years like this one. But, Gary Crawford fills us in on a new agriculture project…
AgNeTVideo: Threat to Agriculture Ed Funding
…for all the support from the school district and others, but the matching funds and strict standards provided by the grant are a huge loss to agriculture education in California….
A Call to Protect Agriculture Education in California
Jim Aschwanden More than 200 concerned parents and students gathered for a town hall meeting to discuss the governor’s proposed cuts to agriculture education funding. Executive Director of California Agriculture…
Floods and Mudslides Could be in Store for Southern California
Too much rain all at once could cause problems for parts of Southern California. Gary Crawford reports. Floods and Mudslides Could be in Store for Southern California…
Implementation of Farm Bill Conservation Programs Forging Ahead
Several Farm Bill related conservation programs are already accepting applications from eligible producers. Rod Bain has the story. Implementation of Farm Bill Conservation Programs Forging Ahead…
Timeline for PLC and ARC Programs for 2015 Crop Year
What should producers prepare for with the Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage programs offered under the new Farm Bill? Rod Bain has the story. Timeline for PLC and…