The one, two punch for citrus growers in Central California is now a triple threat: Asian citrus psyllid, December’s freeze and now zero water allocation. Fresno County Ag Commissioner Les …
Zero Water Allocation for State’s Top-Producing County
It was an expected announcement, but now it is official. Zero water allocations for south of Delta, Central valley project agricultural water service contractors. Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director …
Cirrus Aircraft, the Way to Get ‘Out and About’
California is a big state, so it can be time consuming to be ‘out and about’ especially if you have farms in different areas. Beth Duff, with Cirrus Aircraft says …
CFBF Responds to No Water Allocations
The California Farm Bureau is responding to the announcement by the Federal Central Valley Project that it will deliver no water to most of its farm customers. Sabrina Hill has …
P.E.D. Virus Casting Uncertainty Over the Pork Industry
New numbers coming in on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus are showing some alarming trends. Gary Crawford has the story. P.E.D. Virus casting uncertainty over the pork industry Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Dairy Demand Rising and Production Set to Increase
Dairy producers reaping the benefits of higher demand, lower feed costs and higher prices. Here is Gary Crawford. Dairy demand rising and production set to increase Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Cattle Industry May Be Poised for Expansion
Now we have Gary Crawford informing us the beef cattle industry may finally be poised for expansion. Cattle industry may be poised for expansion Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
USDA and Special OPS Agree on More Military Family Support
USDA will develop programs to increase support for military special operations personnel and their families. Rod Bain has the story. USDA and Special OPS agree on more military family support …
Analysing the 2012 Preliminary Census of Ag Numbers
Preliminary results are out from the new Census of Agriculture, but what do the numbers mean? Analysing the 2012 Preliminary Census of Ag numbers Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Young Farmers Need to Fill the ‘Donut Hole’
A leading agricultural economist is concerned about Census of Ag data showing fewer farmers in the 40 to 55 year old age group. Rod Bain fills us in. Young farmers need …
Benifits of New Healthcare Law to Rural Residents
As the number of people signing up for healthcare insurance increases, the benefits are already being seen, according to USDA’s top official. Here is Susan Carter. Benifits of new healthcare …
New Healthcare Enrollment Numbers Increase
Susan Carter tells us a new Health and Human Services report out Friday shows enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace continues to rise. New healthcare enrollment numbers increase Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Resolve Ag Trade Issues to Reach TTIP Deal
Top US officials say resolving agricultural trade issues is essential for the TTIP or Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership to pass muster. Resolve ag trade issues to reach TTIP deal …
Working out the final parts of TPP
Despite some lingering issues, Trans Pacific Partnership member nations are meeting to try that regional trade deal. Rod Bain has the story. Working out the final parts of TPP Sponsored …