…Download Audio Report A natural predator is released in parts of California to kill off the Asian citrus psyllid. It’s a tiny wasp imported from Pakistan. The predators feeds on…
USDA Farm Service Agency Offers Several Programs
The USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs for farmers and ranchers. State Executive Director of California for the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, explains more. Click to Open…
Farmer’s Markets Gain Popularity
Farmer’s markets continue to gain popularity around the nation – as they connect farmers to the communities around them. Anne Alonzo is the Administrator for the Agricultural Marketing Service. She…
Merced and Kings Counties Tours Next Week
The conservation tillage dairy bus tours in Merced and Kings Counties are next week. For more information, click here. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Secrets to Decline in Honey Bee Health
Researchers are unlocking more of the secrets to the decline in honey bee health. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download audio report USDA Agricultural Research Service…
CattleWomen’s Fundraiser Coming Up
…in their area, you can still help out by sending a donation. In addition to financial donations, they’re taking items and service donations for their silent auction. You can learn…
Managing Livestock During Drought
Several factors come into play for livestock producers and ranchers on how to manage resources for their animals during drought conditions. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio…
AgNeTVideo: USDA Farm Service Agency
Val Dolcini, State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency (California), discusses the USDA Farm Service Agency during the recent Fresno Grizzlies Community Fund’s Farm Forum….
Farm Bill Effect on Latest CRP Sign Up
The extension of the current Farm Bill led to a shorter Conservation Reserve Program general sign up period. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Surface Water Shortage
There are more hard times ahead when it comes to the agriculture water supplies in California. The State Water Resources Control Board issues a notice of surface water shortage. Sabrina…
Produce Safety Topic of Farm Forum
…is Our Food Supply”. Guest speakers are State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, and Executive Director for the Center for Produce Safety at UC Davis,…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Confirmed in Tulare
…to determine the extent of any infestation, and will work with the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to figure out what steps to take next. The discovery of…
DWR Announces Groundwater Assistance Grants
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $4.7 million in grants to 26 public agencies from the Local Groundwater Assistance Program. Grant funding is provided by Proposition…
Almond Crop Forecast
The 2013 California Almond Objective Measurement Report by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service shows a decline for this year. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open…