Ryan Jacobsen Sabrina Hill talks with Ryan Jacobsen about tonight’s episode of Valley’s Gold, which highlights Central California agriculture. Tonight on Valley’s Gold…
Lady Gaga Joins California Water Conservation Effort
…Californians to join the effort and take extraordinary measures to save water during the drought. The PSA is available on SaveOurWater.com, a new site designed to help Californians find ways…
Tours Bring Foreign Buyers
New product tours for the Fresno Food Expo are bringing more foreign buyers to California. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Tours Bring Foreign Buyers Two product tours have…
Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided
…California, Davis, estimated those impacts could include loss of 17,100 jobs and $2.2 billion in economic damage. California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger said the report underscores the need…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
A new report from the University of California, Davis, shows that California agriculture is weathering its worst drought in decades due to groundwater reserves, but the nation’s produce basket may…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has extended its deadline for applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) by two weeks, until July 29, 2014….
Climate Change: Register now for the first California Adaptation Forum
…economy, including ensuring a secure food supply in the future. For the first time, the Local Government Commission in partnership with the State of California will be holding the California…
Proposed New Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – Mendocino County
Light Brown Apple Moth Effective July 8, 2014, the California Department of Food and Agriculture is adding the Mendocino County Quarantine Boundary. A map of the proposed boundary can be…
Solar Energy Busy With California Ag
Converting or adding solar energy to farms in California is a busy business these days. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has more information. Solar Energy Busy With California Ag Pacific Gas…
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…
Fighting The Yuck Factor
Southern California is leading the desensitizing charge when it comes to the yuck factor of recycled water. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Fighting The Yuck Factor Today’s social…
Biochar Project Progresses Despite Delays
A biochar project in Northern California hit a small road block recently but that isn’t holding it back too much. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Sonoma Biochar Project Update As…
Sweet Cherry Production Plummets
…Cherry Production Plummets The drought has hit California sweet cherry production hard, dropping the Golden State from the second to third overall in production year to year. Besides a lack…
UCCE 2014 Silage Day
Modesto will be hosting a silage update for the dairy industry next week. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the information. 2014 Silage Day The University of California Cooperative Extension…