…Puglia, Western Growers and Chris Scheuring, California Farm Bureau Federation. “Groundwater is an important aspect of California’s integrated water portfolio,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of…
Farm Leader Calls for Quick Negotiations on Drought Bills
…California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 78,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more than 6.2 million…
USDA Unrolling New Crop Insurance Policy Option
The USDA is unrolling a new crop insurance policy option, thanks to the 2014 Farm Bill. Called the Whole Farm Revenue Protection Policy, it will provide flexible coverage options for…
California’s 2013 Walnut Acreage Up 8 Percent From 2011
…Department of Pesticide Regulation. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The USDA, NASS, Pacific Regional Office sincerely appreciates the many farm operators, owners, and management firms providing the information. A special thanks is due to…
California Fluid Milk and Cream Review
Farm milk production in CALIFORNIA plateaued according to several milk handlers. With steady milk intakes, processors report all milk loads are finding processing room. Some silo storage is available in…
The Almond Board Holds 11th Annual Environmental Stewardship Tour
…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…
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
…is putting measures in place to help farmers and ranchers preserve and maintain farm land. Susan Carter has this story. NRCS Putting Measures in Place to Help Farmers and Ranchers…
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…
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….
USDA’S Conservation Soil Health Campagin
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 the report….
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…