…California’s farms. The order was in response to the very dry conditions occurring within the state. Currently, water allocations for this year remain low with 35 percent of requested amounts…
High-Tech Farming with Drones
…before they can be spotted by crop scouts. As fewer people work on the farm, adopting these new technologies could play a key role in the success of farms everywhere….
Pezzini Farms is a Popular Stop
Pezzini Farms is a popular stop in Catstroville, where they grow and sell artichokes. Co-owner Jolynn Pezzini explains the artichoke business is a long family tradition. Click to Open or…
Bird Populations on Private Farms
A new report has mixed news on the state of bird populations on private working lands and farms. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report…
CFBF President’s Statement on Immigration Bill
…the U.S. to work on farms and the people who are already in the country and can earn a chance for legal status while continuing to perform farm jobs. He…
AgNet West E-news: Letter to Dairy Industry; Marijuana and Farms; Strawberry Mites
…Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross to the dairy industry, a forum on marijuana and farms, and the growing mite problem in strawberries. Click here to view the current issue….
Marijuana and Central Valley Farms Forum
How are marijuana grows affecting agriculture? That’s the topic of a forum this week. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report There are some things most…
Restrictions Lifted for Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
…respond swiftly, we stand the best chance of protecting our farms and gardens. The disease that the ACP can spread remains the single biggest threat to California’s citrus trees, both…
Growers Need to Speak Up on Issues
…time, but they need to make every chance or ability they have to come give their comments about how that’s going to affect their individual farms,” he said. Jacobsen says…
Several Bills Could Affect California Farms
California growers are told to keep an eye on Sacramento. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download audio report. Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen…
Photos from Fresno Co. Fruit Trail Opening
The Fresno County Fruit Trail officially opened today, with a ceremony at Simonian Farms. See some pictures from the event below. Photos by Aria Gray/AgNet West…
Fresno County 10th Annual Fruit Trail Opens
…Simonian Farms in Fresno County includes displays from about 20 area growers. Simonian Farms itself is a popular spot for those looking not only for fresh produce, but a little…
AFBF: Heath Tax and Small Farms
The Health Insurance Tax will hurt small business employees the hardest, according to New York Farm Bureau President and dairy owner Dean Norton. Norton, a member of the American Farm…
Grants to Help Fund Dairy Research
…to ensure future sustainability of the nation’s dairy farms by providing $10-million in grants to research universities. The money will fund the FarmSmart research program. “What this research is aimed…