The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance recently released the results of its consumer transparency survey, finding that the message of safe, affordable and abundant food falls flat with audiences. Julie…
Will Nation Have More Acres of Corn or Soybeans in 2014
Analysts are already speculating on whether farmers will plant more acres to soybeans this spring or more acres to corn. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Water Meeting Scheduled
The state ag secretary says California’s farmers and ranchers need to prepare for a significant drought year. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report To learn…
December Price Drop
Farmers and ranchers, as a whole, saw prices for their goods decline during December. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
State Board to Discuss Water Transfers and Drought Preparedness
…Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials,…
Low Snowpack Level is Another Problem
We know our farmers can’t grow food without water and the low snowpack level is another problem on the water front. But it’s not just farmers who rely on that…
USDA Addresses Threat To Citrus Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to control a disease threatening the nation’s citrus industry. For more information: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/citrus_greening/index.shtml http://www.ars.usda.gov/citrusgreening/ http://blogs.usda.gov/tag/citrus-greening/…
2013-A Wild Ride for Growers
This past year many farmers have ridden a roller coaster of commodity prices. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
AgNet West Christmas Wish
…with blessings. As we head into 2014, we look forward to continuing our commitment to providing relevant and interesting news for and about California’s farmers. Without you, there is no…
San Joaquin College of Law to Host Agroterrorism Preparedness Program
…Joaquin College of Law would also like to thank the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, Wanger Jones & Helsley, Nisei Farmers League and Granville Homes for their…
Governor Forms Water Task Force
Governor Jerry Brown Governor Jerry Brown wants weekly meetings to assess water problems. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Governor Jerry Brown says it’s going to…
California Farmers Take Advantage of USDA New Microloan Program
Val Dolcini More than a hundred California farmers took advantage of the USDA’s new microloan program this year, to help them with their farming operations. Sabrina Hill talks with USDA…
EPA West Coast Collaborative Announces Grants
…be found on the EPA website at http://www.epa.gov/blackcarbon/. The 2013 West Coast Collaborative DERA grant projects are summarized, below: California Air Resources Board (CARB) received $205,152 to install diesel particulate…
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
…the majority of the loans made to farmers and ranchers, while farm ownership loans totaled 102. “California farmers should contact their nearest FSA office for additional details on the Microloan…