USDA made some changes to its previous crop and price forecasts. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Ag Labor Survey
Farmers in many counties across the state continue to see agriculture labor shortages. Farmers and ranchers are reminded to let the California Farm Bureau Federation know about the shortages you’re…
Breaking News: House Approves Farm-Only Farm Bill
After hours of debate on several precise points, the House of Representatives votes to approve the farm-only Farm Bill. It comes after an earlier vote Thursday, to allow the removal…
Breaking News: House Votes to Split Farm Bill, Bill Debate Underway
The House of Representatives has voted in favor of the Farm Bill Rule, which removes the food stamps and nutrition programs from the bill. Members voted 223-195 in favor of…
Water Use Efficiency for Almonds Seminar
…Irrigation Technology Ag Water Energy Center at California State University, Fresno. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Fresno State Farm….
Heat Affecting California Crops
High heat around the state is causing stress to many crops, but helping others. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report The USDA says sensitive avocado…
Vilsack Against Split Farm Bill
The Agriculture Secretary is making his views known on both the idea of splitting nutrition programs from the “farm” bill and on the idea of simply extending the current extension….
Farm-Only Farm Bill a Possibility
…interview, Congressman Jim Costa of California told AgNet West he thought splitting the Farm Bill was a bad idea. For more of Costa’s comments on the Farm Bill, click here….
Heat Illness Prevention
With the death last week of a farm worker in the central part of the state, attention is once again brought to heat illness risks. Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
Possible Changes in Crop Outlook Report
Farmers and traders are speculating now on whether or not USDA will change its previous crop production and price forecasts when its new outlook report comes out Thursday. Gary Crawford…
Volunteers Needed for Yuba-Sutter Fair
People in Yuba and Sutter counties are invited to help out with an agriculture-themed exhibit hall at the Yuba-Sutter Fair. The Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau is looking for volunteers to help…
Soil Nutrient Efficiency Standards
USDA is among several groups involved in educating the public on soil nutrient efficiency standards known as the 4R’s. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Three
…farmer’s crop and plant marijuana. In large crops, the marijuana can grow and be harvested without the produce farmer ever knowing it was there. Sabrina Hill continues our series on…
AgNeTVideo – Congressman Costa on Farm Bill
Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA) discusses the Farm Bill. To learn more about Congressman Costa and his history, click here….