…Department of Pesticide Regulation. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The USDA, NASS, Pacific Regional Office sincerely appreciates the many farm operators, owners, and management firms providing the information. A special thanks is due to…
California Fluid Milk and Cream Review
Farm milk production in CALIFORNIA plateaued according to several milk handlers. With steady milk intakes, processors report all milk loads are finding processing room. Some silo storage is available in…
California Processing Tomato Report
As of May 22, California’s tomato processors reported they have or will have contracts for 14.0 million tons of processing tomatoes for 2014. This production is a 17.6 percent increase…
The Almond Board Holds 11th Annual Environmental Stewardship Tour
…Orchards in Newman. Owner Jim Jaspar talks to AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill about why he decided to host this year’s tour. To view the video of the…
Getting the Word Out About New Farm Program Choices
Bain Crop growers needing information on new Farm Bill farm programs will have several sources to turn to. Rod Bain has the report. Getting the Word Out…
Fresno County Fruit Trail Opening Day
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The 2014 Fresno County Fruit Trail officially opened , showing off some of it’s trail farm stores and their new additions….
USDA’s NRCS Putting Measures in Place to Help Farmers and Ranchers
…is putting measures in place to help farmers and ranchers preserve and maintain farm land. Susan Carter has this story. NRCS Putting Measures in Place to Help Farmers and Ranchers…
Promoting Choices in New Farm Bill Farm Programs
…will have online education tools available to assist in their decision of which new farm program they should choose. Rod Bain reports. Promoting Choices in New Farm Bill Farm Programs…
Farm Broadcasting-Behind the Scenes
Here’s a little behind the scenes look at what I do.. Rod Bain tells us more. Farm Broadcasting-Behind the Scenes Here at AgNet West, my counterpart Taylor Hillman and myself…
AgNeTVideo: Jim Jasper, Stewart & Jasper Orchards
…was held at Stewart and Jaspar Orchards in Newman. Owner Jim Jaspar talks to AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill about why he decided to host this year’s tour….
UC Davis Report on Drought Impact
…the world. Much of the nation’s fresh fruits, nuts and vegetables are grown in the region’s 7 million acres of irrigated farmland. The analysis predicted several severe impacts for the…
USDA’S Conservation Soil Health Campagin
Susan Carter Public Affairs Specialist USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is putting measures in place to help farmers and ranchers preserve and maintain farm land. Susan Carter has the report….
UC Davis Study Determines Preliminary Findings of Economic Impact of Drought in Central Valley
…About 6,400 of these jobs are directly involved in crop production. A total cost of $1.7 billion to the Central Valley’s irrigated farm industry this year, including about $450 million…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Recent Trade Breakthroughs with Mexico
…exports of farm and food products forecasted to reach $142.6 billion worldwide. Resources in the new farm bill will allow USDA to continue funding for trade promotion and market expansion…