There is a new website designed for farmers to take action. Cathy Isom tells us about it. New Website for GMO’s Visit American Farm Bureau’s Get-a-Move On.org website….
Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Final Communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers
…communique also acknowledges the important role that science and innovation play in increasing crop production and enhancing knowledge sharing. To that end, the G-20 Agriculture Ministers called for greater cooperation…
Agri View: From Where?
Everett Griner talks about adult education on food production in today’s Agri View. From Where?…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 7
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…
California Dried Plum Board Continued for Another Five-Year Term
…production and processing research to improve grower efficiency and product quality, and nutrition research to identify positioning opportunities and value messages. Trade Policy: To protect the interests of the California…
Avian Flu Outbreak Requires Vigilance In California
…by the Centers for Disease Control. So far, more than 120 commercial poultry farms have been infected, largely by migrating waterfowl, although there has also been some farm-to-farm spread. Keeping…
First-Year Numbers From Propane Program
Numbers are in from the first year of the Propane Farm Incentive Program put on by the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC). First-Year Numbers From Propane Program Director of…
Annual Strawberry Field Day in Santa Maria
…Pest Management Farm Advisor Surendra Dara says the annual event in Santa Maria tries to cover a variety of topics so growers can get the most out of the meeting….
Important Sanitation Steps After Shake
…the mummies out of almond trees after harvest is a crucial step for almond growers. Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Kris Tollerup says what growers do after shaking the trees…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 6
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…
Avocado Tree Sensitivity Problematic With Drought
…the shortage of irrigation water, the drought is causing production problems in avocado trees. With less rain on top of less allocated water, salinity levels are rising in soils across…
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…