…water year ever, to keep our politicians on point to build more dams and infrastructure to keep California growing. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
The California Kitchen: South Western Market Squash
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing south western market squash with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 T Olive Oil 1 Yellow Squash…
Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting on September 24, 2015
…The meeting will be held at Bonipak Conference Room, 1850 West Stowell Road in Santa Maria. University of California farm advisors, scientists, and an Ag biologist from the Agricultural Commissioner…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…and determination of the Fresno County agricultural industry,” said Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Les Wright. “For the first time ever, the gross value of Fresno County…
Rain Outlook is Out There for Western Wildfires
It will be awhile before needed rains arrive in areas of the West plagued by wildfire activity. Rain Outlook is Out There for Western Wildfires…
For Atwater FFA Students, It’s a Year Round Program
…agriculture students and FFA members, their school year education lasts 365 days. The primary goals and objectives for agricultural education focuses on academic success, personal growth, leadership, and career exploration….
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…Jamie. The Hafenfelds manage certified organic cattle pastures on their ranch, and on their leases with the U.S. Forest Service and Audubon’s Kern River Preserve. The ranch has a Southwestern…
Mobile Irrigation Labs Help Save Water
USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service is making house call site visits to help agricultural producers evaluate the efficiency of their irrigation systems. Mobile Irrigation Labs Help Save Water…
First University of California Smart Phone App for Integrated Pest Management Outreach
The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Strawberry and Vegetable Crops and Affiliated Integrated Pest Management Advisor, Surendra Dara created the first free IPM info smart phone app for agricultural professionals….
Fungi Helps Plants During Drought
…only when it comes to water absorption, and showed an example of the water savings at a California Association of Pest Control Advisors education event last month. Water Savings Example…
Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers Group Offers Classes in Technology, Budgeting, Leadership and More at Monterey Meeting
…– October 2nd. The classes, geared for farm managers, rural appraisers and agricultural consultants, offer training in a variety of areas to learn new tools and to sharpen existing skills…
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
There are some new voices in agriculture, and they are demanding to be heard. The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag! To the rest of society, the person who…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…not too many dairy farmers are locking in their contract prices yet, as they may sense prices could dip further, said Joel Karlin, commodity manager and market analyst for Western…
Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness
…farmers.” Lake County Agricultural Commissioner Steven Hajik said it will be weeks before agricultural loss estimates come in. Most of the county’s commercial agriculture is conducted on the western side…