Prices for some vegetables are impacted at both the farm and consumer levels, thanks to our recent freeze, and last year’s warm weather. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or…
Saving Money on the Farm
Instead of buying new items for the farm, producers can take advantage of cheaper repurposed materials. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Pistachio Research Helps Growers’ Profits
…industry and government… There are only two other similar funded positions between the farm community and the UC Cooperative… the California Rice Research Board and the California Table Grape Commission….
American Farm Bureau Federation on Japan Trade
The American Farm Bureau Federation says the new change to the U-S trade agreement with Japan is a big win for American beef producers. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open…
ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference Enlightens, Educates
…whom we interviewed. Both Southeast AgNet and AgNet West radio networks reach growers in both these major U. S. vegetable production regions, and we found a number of questions to…
New Tool for California Farmers to Stay Informed
…inboxes each Thursday. AgNet West eNews is specifically designed for farmers and others interested in California’s agriculture industry. A reader-friendly format will contain timely news stories, links to important agriculture…
California Vegetable Numbers for 2012
…the vegetables grown in California was down about five percent from the year before. However, the on-farm value of our vegetables in 2012 was still just above $6 billion dollars…
Dairy Seminars at the World Ag Expo
…at the World Ag Expo. There are seminars… some featuring video farm tours along with expert discussions. One session features Medeiros and Son Dairy in Hanford. Madeiros is scheduled to…
ASTA Seed News: Shifting Trends for Specialty Crop Seeds
…will impact seed varieties and supplies into the future. Growing up on a Florida farm himself, Matthew Johnston has a good perspective on how farmers think, and now that his…
ASTA: CA Seed Researcher Comments On Intellectual Property Rights
…driving vegetable varieties forward. Her comments in our interview are targeted to vegetable growers in California and other U. S. vegetable production areas. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Faces of Farming & Ranching Winner Announced
…of Farming and Ranching Contest are finally in. The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance announced four winners of their Faces of Farming and Ranching Contest. Tim Nilsen, Turkey farm in…
Farm Bureau Selects Program Participants
Ten Farm Bureau leaders from across California have been selected to participate in a year-long training program that lays the foundation for future contributions to the farming and ranching community….
More California Sweet Potatoes Coming
The growing popularity of sweet potatoes is one reason why California sweet potato farmers are planning to increase production this year. Most of California’s sweet potatoes are grown in Merced…
USDA Microloans for Small Farms
…small farmers, veterans and disadvantaged producers. The new microloan program is designed to help beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers along with small and family operations, secure loans under $35,000. The…