…Kole Upton, says there’s a better way for Costa to support water for the state’s farmers and food production. Here is Sabrina Hill’s full interview with Upton. Kole Upton Full…
April 2014 Dairy Information Bulletin Released by CDFA
The California Department of Food and Agriculture released the April 2014 Dairy Information Bulletin today. Production of all milk on farms and ranches in California during April 2014 totaled 3.671…
AFBF Says Public Attitudes Changing on GMO’s
…labeling are pending in 30-states – with dueling bills in Congress. American Farm Bureau’s Executive Director of Communications Mace Thornton says AFBF opposes initiatives that limit farmers’ use of biotechnology….
USDA, Partners Usher In a New Era In Conservation
…for program funding. To learn about technical and financial assistance available through conservation programs, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or local USDA service center. For more on the 2014 Farm Bill, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/FarmBill….
The First Livestock and Dairy Outlooks for 2015
What can livestock and dairy producers expect in the way of production and price per USDA’s first forecasts for next year? Rod Bain reports. The First Livestock and Dairy Outlooks…
Cattle Group Pleased With Livestock Disaster Assistance Implementation
Bain A member of a leading cattle organization is impressed with the speed of implementation of a Farm Bill disaster assistance program. Rod Bain reports. Cattle Group Pleased…
USDA Role in Feeding World and Addressing Climate Change
There are a lot of conflicting views when it comes to climate change. Agriculture Department research and programs are balancing the need to increase food production while lessening impacts of…
Memorial Day
In this excerpt from Farm City Newsday, Sabrina Hill talks about Memorial Day. We at AgNet West remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our…
Talking With You About the Five W’s of Your Food
Here’s another part of ag business. Farm broadcasters, no matter the platform they use, are about telling you where your food comes from, and the price you pay for it….
California Hay Report
…supply of hay in California is very tight as regions 2 through 6 are in full production. Region 1 is still about 2-3 weeks away from first cutting. According to…
April Egg Production Up 2 Percent
United States egg production totaled 8.01 billion during April 2014, up 2 percent from last year. Production included 6.96 billion table eggs, and 1.04 billion hatching eggs, of which 967…
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
…Puglia, Western Growers and Chris Scheuring, California Farm Bureau Federation. “Groundwater is an important aspect of California’s integrated water portfolio,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of…
Farm Leader Calls for Quick Negotiations on Drought Bills
Paul Wenger, President, California Farm Bureau Federation Welcoming passage of a U.S. Senate bill to address water problems caused by the severe California drought, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul…
USDA Unrolling New Crop Insurance Policy Option
The USDA is unrolling a new crop insurance policy option, thanks to the 2014 Farm Bill. Called the Whole Farm Revenue Protection Policy, it will provide flexible coverage options for…