…home Friday during a visit to the Fresno area by President Obama and a contingency of California congressmen. The President raised the spectre of continued, even worsening water issues ahead,…
Lower Farm Income Doesn’t Translate Into a Farm “Crisis”
Will this year’s lower farm income bring a 1980’s style farm financial crisis? USDA’s Gary Crawford and Joe Glauber have the details….
California Farm Bureau Supports Senate Bill to Address Water Crisis
…David Valadao, addressing critical water issues made more acute by the drought. “We hope the House and Senate can work together to craft a bipartisan solution that will both help…
NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
…financial resources and coordinating activities on adjacent public and private lands, conservation work by NRCS and the Forest Service will be more efficient and effective in these watersheds. “Wildfires and…
Issues for Seed Industry
AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper speaks with Betsy Peterson of the California Seed Association about some issues facing the seed industry. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. CLICK HERE for…
AgNeTVideo: Rep. Jim Costa on Water Issues
Representative Jim Costa, (D) CA, speaks on the water and drought issues in California….
Citrus Industry This Week: $125 Million for Citrus Research; Young Trees
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on a big financial boost for citrus research and information on getting young trees into production. Want to…
AgNeTVideo: CFBF President on Energy Production / Delta Smelt
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks of the differences between solar, natural gas, and hydro-electric energy production. President Wenger also discusses the Delta smelt and salmon issues in California….
ASTA 2014 Vegetable Seed Conference Offers Many Critical Updates
…trends and outlooks in this vibrant segment of U. S. agriculture. In this feature ASTA President Andy Lavigne reviews some of the issues faced by the seed industry – What’s…
AgNeTVideo: CFBF President Wenger on Immigration Issue
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks on some of the big issues. The immigration issue is at the top of the list….
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…formed a plan to set direction for a host of near- and long-term actions on water issues for the state. “It is a tall order. But it is what we…
AgNeTVideo: California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger Agriculture Background
…Bureau President Paul Wenger continues, speaking about the differences in farming over the years. President Wenger also discusses the organizations in California dealing with agriculture issues. to view this video…
Sonoma County Grape Day
The Sonoma County 2014 grape day is coming up next month. It’s an annual program that provides research-based information on issues important to the production of coastal winegrapes. The program…
Dairy Leader Program Accepting Applications
…program consists of several sessions devoted to developing a better understanding of the economic, legislative, marketing, and environmental issues facing the industry. Eligible participants must be actively involved in milk…