It’s been more than a year since Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack proposed major changes to the way poultry is inspected for safety at poultry processing plants. The plan is still …
Ag Organizations Weigh in on Immigration Bill
Agriculture leaders are voicing their support for the immigration reform bill proposal and what it means for ag labor. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report.
Possible Changes to Livestock Antibiotic Rules
Are some changes in store for livestock antibiotic rules? Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report.
Details of Immigration Reform Bill Released
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new comprehensive immigration reform package.
Vilsack Defends Research Decisions
Decisions to close or consolidate USDA research labs almost always face stiff opposition from local lawmakers and that is certainly true these days. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open …
Vilsack Discusses Effects of Sequestration
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlined for lawmakers some of the many effects of budget sequestration that we will see later on. Gary Crawford reports from Washington. Click to open or …
Study Could Prevent Damage in Winegrapes
A current study by the University of California may lead to protecting coastal winegrapes from devastating frosts.
Stop Pests From Spreading
April is when the USDA kicks off its annual awareness campaign on how to stop invasive pests from spreading. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download audio report.
Time to Vaccinate Horses for West Nile Virus
As the weather warms up and mosquitoes become more active, California horse owners are told to talk their veterinarian about West Nile Virus. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open …
Ag Labor and Immigration Are Top Concerns
Agriculture labor is in the spotlight this week, after California Senator Dianne Feinstein suggested a deal may be coming very soon. Sabrina Hill talks with Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive …
Study Could Change Fertilizer Use
A study by UC Davis could lead to changes in fertilizer uses and better air quality. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report.
New Citrus Research Board President
The California Citrus Research Board will get a new leader come June 1st. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report.
Vilsack Tells Critics to Look Closer at Budget
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says critics of certain aspects of his proposed 2014 budget should look at the total budget and the fiscal environment the country is facing today. Gary …