…About 10 percent of its residents have no access to water because their wells have run dry. Others have only intermittent access. The city of Farmersville, Calif., is receiving a…
Chances Good for Another California Drought Next Year
A climate expert says California farmers may have to weather yet another drought year in 2015. Gary Crawford reports with Jay Lund and Karen Ross. Chances Good for Another California…
Weaker El Niño Could Spell More Drought Trouble for California
A weaker El Niño could spell more trouble for farmers in drought stricken California. Gary Crawford reports with Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist. Weaker El Niño…
Agri View: Agri-Terrorism
Everett Griner talks about farmers properly protecting their assets in today’s Agri View. Agri-Tourism…
Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems
…UC research into using rice straw for livestock feed will be helpful throughout the world. Asian farmers produce rice straw in great abundance and their livestock would benefit significantly if…
YSFB to Host Ag Crime Prevention Meeting
…of farm equipment, chemicals, livestock, and crops highlight the need for YSFB’s efforts to bring together local law enforcement and current technology available for farmers and ranchers to reduce their…
Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided
…the drought’s consequences, Wenger noted, has been a draw-down of groundwater supplies, as farmers have used wells to make up for part of the reduction in surface water. That, in…
USDA Website for New Farmers
…new website aims to help producers learn about farm bill programs that may help them out. Sabrina Hill has more. Website for New Farmers The website is located at www.usda.gov/newfarmers.…
Reaching the Ag Community
…the Ag Community Pacific Gas and Electric knows that the farming community is busy. Senior Customer Relationship Manager Brenda Baldwin said they are trying to reach out to farmers about…
Breaking Point on Water for Farmers?
…for Farmers? Alternative water projects were big topics at a produce safety symposium in Southern California. The Southern part of the state has done a lot to not rely so…
PG&E Hosting Energy Workshop
A workshop is coming up in Kern County to assist farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Agricultural Energy Workshop PG&E is working…
Smart Phones Promoting Food Safety
Research is looking at using smart phones to increase food safety at farmers markets. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Technology and Farmers Markets The University of Arkansas’s Division of Agriculture…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…management decisions and conservation practices of farmers and ranchers also enhance environmental quality, provide recreational opportunities and offer social benefits.” CDFA recognizes there are many farmers and ranchers doing a…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
…and CEO of the Almond Board of California. “Almond acreage has grown consistently over the years as our family farmers have built their businesses sustainably to meet global almond demand.”…