California farmers are facing another labor shortage this year, and earlier in the season. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Russel Efird grows grapes, almonds, and…
Stallman on Boehner and House Farm Bill
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation Regarding House Farm Bill Prospects “With his statement of support for the farm bill today, Speaker Boehner is giving all Americans,…
Boehner Supports House Farm Bill
…all Americans, including the farmers who feed them and those concerned with nutrition programs, real optimism that Washington can get important work done in 2013.” He goes on to discuss…
Ag Producers and Social Media
…McShane – owner of McShane’s Nursery and Landscape Supply in Salina is very active in the ag community, whether it’s with the Young Farmers and Ranchers organization, or providing reports…
Some Bright Spots for California Agriculture
…name it, our farmers deal with it. But, when it comes to agriculture and the economy the news really isn’t all bad. Ryan Jacobsen of the Fresno County Farm Bureau…
AgNet West E-news: Water Problems for Growers; Grower Experience with No-Till Methods
This week’s issue of the the AgNet West E-news includes information on water problems for farmers, a cotton grower’s experience with no-till methods, and more. Want to hear more about…
USDA Asks Growers to Respond to Surveys
USDA is collecting information from farmers for three upcoming reports and officials are asking producers for help. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Water Issues Hurting Growers
…to growers when it’s needed. He also said there are people working on the problem for the long term, but in the near future, that’s just not going to help….
New Technology in Agriculture, Part Two
…provide data which is then used to create better systems for the future. Bottens says advances in agriculture technology are important. For New Technology in Agriculture, Part 1, click here….
Rain Slows Some Corn Planting
Last year it was not enough rain and this year it’s too much rain is causing problems for corn farmers in the Western Corn Belt. Susan Carter reports. Click to…
New Technology in Agriculture, Part One
…field, and the president of California Ag Solutions, Monte Bottens says agriculture is keeping pace. He says the technological advances not only help growers now, but future growers as well….
No-Till Cotton Production
…some significant data. “So far, what we’ve been doing is we measured and monitored how much water is lost from the soil during tillage events,” he said “Normally farmers in…
America’s Milk Habit Studied
A new study has some interesting news about our milk drinking habits. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Dairy Waste Program Deadline Friday
USDA has extended the deadline on a program that could see more dairy farmers turning livestock waste into energy – but you better move fast to take advantage of it….