United Fresh Past Chairman Reggie Griffin is announcing the slate of new officers and directors nominated to serve on the United Fresh Produce Association Board of Directors, effective at its …
China Closes Doors to California Citrus
California’s citrus industry is figuring out its next move as its second-largest export market bans all shipments from our state. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. …
Helping the Honey Bee Population
California growers are asked to help the health of the honey bee population. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging …
Should State Agencies “Choose Californian”?
A bill before state lawmakers would force state agencies to buy California produce rather than getting produce from other states. Sabrina Hill explains. Click to open or download audio report. …
Increase of Cattle in Feedlots
It could come as a surprise to some.There’s an increase of cattle placed in feedlots – up from March of last year according to USDA’s latest Cattle On Feed Report. …
Names of Meat Cuts Changing
What’s in a name? Well, when it comes to meat – apparently a lot. Rod Bain reports on why some names of cuts are changing. Click to open or download …
Poultry Inspection Plan Still Controversial
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. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024CIR Agriculture …
Details of Immigration Reform Bill Released
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new comprehensive immigration reform package. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024Controlling Fire Ants …
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. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
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. …