…Western United States on Facebook with a new fan level of 108,196. A combination of expanded programming and entertainment that attracted a diverse group of individuals, positive social media messages…
Growers Hoping to ‘Get by’ with Well Problems
A lot of growers around the state are crossing their fingers when it comes to their well pumps. The ground water level is so low in some areas that pumps…
Quarantine Boundaries Complicating Business
…Drought Task Force Kicks Off Meetings Tulare County Ag Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita says the divide is making it difficult for growers and nurseries isolated outside the quarantine. Some businesses equipped…
Subsidized Pump Test Program
…at the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State, Bill Green, informs growers that PG&E will subsidize the cost of an efficiency test on their well pump. Subsidized Pump Test…
New Research Benefits Rice Growers, Livestock Producers
A UC Cooperative researcher may have found a win-win scenario to help livestock producers and rice growers manage the drought a little better. Sabrina Hill has the story. Rice Straw…
Citrus Meeting Tomorrow in Tulare County
Citrus industry leaders are inviting growers to meetings to learn about a treatment plan for the Asian citrus psyllid that could be enacted. Sabrina Hill has more. Citrus meetings in…
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
…rural California and the western United States. It is threatening the survival of whole communities and livelihoods of folks throughout the state. A UC Davis study released earlier this week…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…these rural communities to help residents, businesses and agricultural producers.” Extreme weather, such as the intense drought occurring in the western United States, is putting a strain on water supplies….
Energy Upgrade Loan Alternative
…Loan Alternative Some growers looking at a costly retro fit to become more energy efficient can turn to their power company for help instead of their bank. Pacific Gas and…
Wells Drying Up In Tulare County
Marilyn Kinoshita Like many counties in California, growers’ wells in Tulare County are starting to run dry. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Wells Drying Up In Tulare County…
Almond Board: Be Aware of Dust During Harvest
The Almond Board this week is reminding growers to be aware of the dust caused by normal harvesting procedures. Reduce Dust During Almond Harvest Almond Board’s Associate Director, Environmental Affairs…
Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems
…practical ways to get around it. Nader postponed his retirement to comply. Normally, rice growers bale the straw two to four days after harvest. Nader and his colleagues instead baled…
Expo Changes Increase Opportunities
A central valley food expo is fast approaching with a few changes that may benefit growers this year. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Expo Changes Increase Opportunities The…
Climate Change: Register now for the first California Adaptation Forum
…Rangelands in Adapting to Climate Change Reclaiming Energy: Farms, Forests and Waste Streams CDFA has engaged growers on identifying potential adaptation measures, which are highlighted in the Climate Change Consortium…