At the recent Ag One Foundation and California Woman for Agriculture fundraiser there was an interesting overseas auction item with strong valley ties. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper explains. California Native’s…
California Land Values and Cash Rents
…has reached an all-time record high. The Central Coast irrigated cropland rental rate increased by 23 percent from last year to $1,240 per acre and San Joaquin Valley increased by…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…Director Jay Ziegler. “At Driscoll’s, we are highly dependent on groundwater. The future of agriculture in areas along the central coast hinges on sustainable management of this precious resource,” said…
Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules
…in the final days of the legislative session over objections from Republican lawmakers and Central Valley Democrats. The opposition was driven by agricultural interests that are increasingly dependent on pumping…
Questioning Quarantines with New ACP Finds
The fall season will bring Asian citrus psyllid activity, and three new finds have been reported in the central valley recently. Questioning Quarantines with New ACP Finds Three Asian citrus…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…travel through Coachella Valley and San Diego, Imperial and Ventura counties. They will visit nearly two dozen agricultural operations and participate in one-on-one talks, expert panels, small group discussions, and…
Class 45 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Mauritson, Healdsburg, Mauritson Farms Jeff Milinovich, Fresno, Central California Packing Company Justin Morehead, Fresno, Wells Fargo Bank Brian Neufeld, Exeter, Agricare, Inc. Lauren Reid, Caruthers, Fred Rau Dairy, Inc. Rick…
California Navel Orange Objective Measurement Report
The initial 2014-15 Navel orange forecast is 81.0 million cartons. Of the total Navel orange forecast, 78.0 million cartons are estimated to be in the Central Valley. This forecast is…
AgNet West Now on KYNO in Fresno
…by AgNet West and currently also airs in the Merced and Tulare markets. The show is a news/talk format, featuring the latest Central Valley agriculture news and interviews, as well…
California Labor Agency and California Community Colleges to Administer $1 Million Drought-related Training Program in the San Joaquin Valley
…and women in the San Joaquin Valley who have been negatively impacted by the drought the chance to pursue training at community colleges in other fields to help them get…
9/11 Memorial Plaza at CA State Fairgrounds to Open for Sept. 11 Anniversary
…The Sacramento Young Marines will present colors at the Memorial, which is located inside the main gate near the Expo Center buildings. Admission and parking are free. Central to the…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
With California experiencing one of its worst droughts on record – and as more Central Valley farms and communities turn to shrinking groundwater supplies to get by – an uncommon…
Keeping the Water Conversation Going
Keeping the issue in the forefront was the focus of a water forum in the Central Valley. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Keeping the Water Conversation Going The…
Food Expo Gaining National Attention
A California food expo is garnering attention from all parts of the globe. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman previews tonight’s ‘Valley’s Gold’ episode and has what Golden State growers need to…