…name it, our farmers deal with it. But, when it comes to agriculture and the economy the news really isn’t all bad. Ryan Jacobsen of the Fresno County Farm Bureau…
AgNet West E-news: Water Problems for Growers; Grower Experience with No-Till Methods
This week’s issue of the the AgNet West E-news includes information on water problems for farmers, a cotton grower’s experience with no-till methods, and more. Want to hear more about…
USDA Asks Growers to Respond to Surveys
USDA is collecting information from farmers for three upcoming reports and officials are asking producers for help. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Rain Slows Some Corn Planting
Last year it was not enough rain and this year it’s too much rain is causing problems for corn farmers in the Western Corn Belt. Susan Carter reports. Click to…
No-Till Cotton Production
…some significant data. “So far, what we’ve been doing is we measured and monitored how much water is lost from the soil during tillage events,” he said “Normally farmers in…
Dairy Waste Program Deadline Friday
USDA has extended the deadline on a program that could see more dairy farmers turning livestock waste into energy – but you better move fast to take advantage of it….
Fresno County 10th Annual Fruit Trail Opens
…map of the trail, as well as local farmers markets where they can pick up more fresh, local produce. And, in making the most of the agri-tourism trend, the Fresno…
CDFA to Meet with New Farmers and Ranchers
…of farmers continues to rise. The CDFA hopes information from current farmers and ranchers coupled with our state’s many programs geared toward helping others develop farming careers, more young people…
Senate Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…to adjust their labor force when they need to. He also said it has more allowances for livestock and dairy industry workers. Meanwhile, the representatives in the House are also…
Farmers and Immigration Reform
Now is the time to push lawmakers on the topic of immigration, according to a California ag leader. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report US lawmakers…
Costa says There is Help for Dairy in Farm Bill
California Congressman Jim Costa talks about dairy in the farm bill. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report In an exclusive interview with AgNet West, Congressman Jim…
Congressman Costa Talks about Farm Bill
…Report Costa on dairy in the farm bill: Click to Open or Download Audio Report Costa on elements that were kept in the bill: Click to Open or Download Audio…
Imperial County has Unique Challenges
Imperial County is 9th in the state when it comes to agriculture. Sabrina Hill talks with the Imperial County Farm Bureau Executive Director about issues facing farmers there. Click to…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…that much closer to achieving a Farm Bill this year that will help specialty crop agriculture stay strong and competitive. The investments these bills make will allow American farmers to…