…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…
Pasture and Rangeland Still Drought Stricken in Some Areas
Carter This week’s pasture and rangeland update shows continued drought stricken areas in the Southwest and Southern Great Plains. Susan Carter has the report. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, also has…
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
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 this story….
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…
How Long Can Grilled Meat Be Left Out?
…you. Today Marianne Gravely with the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline tells us how long we can leave out that grilled meat. How Long Can Grilled Meat Be Left Out?…
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….
National Turkey Market-at-a-Glance
…steady with some buyer resistance reported on the higher asking prices. Demand light to moderate. Offerings light. Provided by: USDA/AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Tuesday May 20, 2014…
U.S. Forest Service Increases its Firefighting Aircraft Fleet as Fire Season Begins
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2014 – In the face of what is shaping up to be a catastrophic fire season in the Southwest, the U.S. Forest Service is adding four additional…
USDA’S Conservation Soil Health Campagin
…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. USDA’S Conservation Soil Health Campagin…
Grocery Prices Increase Again
Ricky Volpe USDA food price economist Grocery prices are going up once again. The latest index shows the prices overall went up 1/2 a percent just in April with some…
UC Davis Study Determines Preliminary Findings of Economic Impact of Drought in Central Valley
California’s drought will deal a severe blow to Central Valley irrigated agriculture and farm communities this year and could cost the industry $1.7 billion and cause more than 14,500 workers…