Today, Cathy Isom tells us about some areas that are bringing the farm to the big city. Urban Farming…
Agri View: Pretty Farming
Everett Griner talks about flower farming adding up in today’s Agri View. Pretty Farming…
Nurseries Using Labor Saving Drones
…and also be flexible in operation, to make it that much more valuable to an operation. Stay with AgNet West to hear how the drones might change some farming techniques….
Agri View: Happy Holiday
Everett Griner talks about Christmas tree farming being year round in today’s Agri View. Happy Holiday…
Almond Update: Almond Sustainability Tour
…Farms. Jizmejian is a fifth-generation California farmer, who started farming himself about six years ago. He tells us why he decided to host the tour this year. Dennis Jizmejian interview…
Healthy Soils Initiative: A Foundation for Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience
…soils. CDFA will coordinate this initiative under its existing authority provided by the Environmental Farming Act.” The first step of this new initiative was for CDFA to gather key agencies…
The Western View: Teosinte
…of collecting it in the wild. The Mayan culture grew to be advanced and used sophisticated farming technology, including extensive canals and ditches for irrigation. As they domesticated Teosinte, the…
Produce Moving Bots at PMA Tech Symposium
…issues and can be a huge asset to nurseries. Stay with AgNet West for more information, and how these bots are spiking interest for some growers into produce pot farming….
USDA announces $30 Million for Food Entrepreneurs and Agricultural Producers to Develop New Products
…for beginning farmers, military veterans engaging in farming and smaller farm operations participating in the local and regional food system.” More information on how to apply is on page 26528…
Importance of Sanitation for Navel Orangeworm
Almonds growers in the Central Valley were reminded of the importance of sanitation when dealing with navel orangeworm. Importance of Sanitation The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held it’s spring…
R-MAX Drone Gets Cleared for Takeoff
The Yamaha R-MAX was granted exemption for farming use last week by the Federal Aviation Administration. As AgNet West has reported before, the unmanned aerial vehicle is a 200-pound small…
1,500 Students To Learn about Ag at Annual AgVentures! Day
The International Agri-Center (IAC) is set to host its third annual AgVentures! Day for local 4th grade students to explore farming, food and fun on Friday, May 15, 2015 in…
Agri View: Farming Varieties
Everett Griner talks about cattle farming becoming more demanding in today’s Agri View. Farming Varieties…
Agri View: Fish Farming
Everett Griner talks about what we don’t know about imported fish in today’s Agri View. Fish Farming…