California Farms and WOTUS

Taylor HillmanGeneral, Water

…he says it’s very bad for our farmers and ranchers. Sabrina Hill reports. WOTUS and California agriculture From the Federal Policy Department at the California Farm Bureau Federation, Josh Rolph…

Making Drip Work on Dairies

Taylor HillmanDairy & Livestock, Water

…Jager Farms in Chowchilla is experimenting with an efficient irrigation system for several reasons. Farm Manager Nate Ray says the major hangup for dairies in transitioning to drip irrigation is…

Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness

Taylor HillmanEnvironment, Weather

…for the brunt of fire season in coming weeks. With fires threatening farms, ranches and rural communities, officials have been issuing red-flag fire danger warnings and urging people living in…

2014 Kern County Crop Report Up 12 Percent

Taylor HillmanGeneral

The Department of Agriculture and Measurement Standards has released the 2014 Kern County Crop Report. The total value of $7,552,323,690 reflects a 12 percent increase over 2013. Kern County Farm