Both houses of Congress have now approved giving Russia most favored nation trade status, which should boost ag exports. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio …
New Peterson Farm Bros Video Promotes Ag
They continue to promote agriculture and the farming lifestyle to a younger generation through popular music and YouTube. Sabrina Hill reports on the Peterson brothers’ latest hit. Click to Open …
Growing Berries With Less Water
We’ve seen plenty of rain over the past few days. But we all know having enough water for our crops in California is a big concern. U-C Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor …
Cotton Plowdown in Fresno County
Cotton growers in Fresno County are urged to complete their plowdown activities as soon as possible.
FDA Increases Irradiation Allowances
Two final rules by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration which increase the maximum allowable dosage of irradiation in meat and poultry products is now in effect. Sabrina Hill has …
New GOP Members on Ag Committee
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas announced the new Republican Members who are expected to serve on the Committee in the 113th Congress. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Ruling Awaited in MD Ag Case
Farmers and environmentalists around the nation are awaiting a ruling from a judge in Baltimore, Maryland. A poultry farm is accused of violating the federal Clean Water Act by polluting …
CA Raisin Appeal
An appeal from a group of California raisin producers is headed to the Supreme Court. It’s the latest movement in the Horne V. US Department of Agriculture case, which stems …
Lower Insurance Premiums for Rice, Soybeans
Rice and soybean growers could soon see lower insurance premiums. For the second year in a row, the U-S government has ordered crop insurers to lower premiums for those crops. …
Good Year for Olive Oil
It’s a good year for olive oil. In fact, the harvest could be a record breaker this year. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Slight Upswing in Dairy Sales
California’s dairies are seeing a slight upswing in sales. The holidays typically boost dairy sales, which is desperately needed by many dairies around the state. Click to Open or Download …
UC Davis Ag Video Series
U-C Davis has launched a new ag-related video series on YouTube. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Wenger Questions Policy of Endorsements
Should farm bureaus continue to endorse political candidates? California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger brought up that questions during the general session of the federation’s 94th annual meeting. Sabrina …
CA Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting
With the sound of bagpipes and the National Anthem, the California Farm Bureau Federation’s 94th Annual Meeting General Session is underway in Pasadena.