Statement by Zippy Duvall, President, American Farm Bureau Federation “Regardless of where or how America’s farmers and ranchers produce food, giving them the technology and tools to succeed supports our …
Drought May Accelerate Shot Hole Borer Spread
Shot hole borer spread might be aided by the prolonged drought as the pest was introduced to California during the some of the state’s driest years.
Known Sorghum Pest Spotted in California
Producers have reported a new sorghum pest in their California fields. Experts say the bug is well known outside of the state and can cause some significant damage.
Apple a Day
Cathy Isom fills us in on why eating an apple a day can do more than just keep a doctor away. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
USDA Launches Cage-Free Egg Report
Last week’s Cage-Free Shell Egg Report was the first of a new monthly report by the Department of Agriculture. The department launched the Monthly Cage-free-Shell that USDA says will add …
Court Strikes Down Tighter Anhydrous Restrictions
The Ag Retailers Associations says Friday’s court decision to strike down tighter anhydrous ammonia restrictions will save U.S. retailers an estimated $100 million in compliance costs.
Fish and Wildlife Service Addressing ESA Deficiencies
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, along with the Public Lands Council say a Federal Fish and Wildlife Service final rule is a step to “address rampant abuse of the Endangered …
USDA Waiting on More Funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) needs more funding to continue distributing aid to farmers hit by low commodity prices.
State Ag Directors Say Next Farm Bill Could Provide Relief
A group of state agriculture directors says the next farm bill could offer relief to farmers in the midst of lower commodity prices and lower farm income. The National Association …
Agri View: Labor Technology
Everett Griner talks about California producers looking to technology to help with the labor problem in today’s Agri View.
The California Kitchen: Beef Wellington
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing beef wellington with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need:
Help for Controling Woody Vegetation
What are some of the available resources for landowners to keep woody vegetation from overrunning their property? Rod Bain reports.
Farm Bureau Survey Shows Lower Food Prices
Lower retail prices for several foods, including eggs, whole milk, cheddar cheese, chicken breast, sirloin tip roast and ground chuck resulted in a decrease in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s …
No Big Surprises in USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report
There were no big surprises in Friday’s USDA report on cattle feedlot activities, but the placement numbers were pretty big.