U.S. cotton producers told the Nation Cotton Council they intend to plant over 11 million acres of cotton in 2014, or 8.2 percent more than was planted in 2013, in …
Application Period Open for Produce Industry Leadership Program
Those interested in the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program have until April 7, 2014, to apply. Julie McPeake has more. Application Period Open for Produce Industry Leadership Program To …
Higher Beef Prices Here to Stay
Recently released government data shows retail beef prices climbed roughly five-percent last year. Higher Beef Prices Here to Stay Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Citrus Growers Facing Dire Emergency
The federal government now recognizes that citrus growers are facing a dire emergency from HLB disease. Sabrina Hill has the story. Citrus Growers Facing Dire Emergency Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
CFBF: Farmers and Ranchers Make Record Donation of Food to ‘Harvest for All Program’
A bit of good news from The California Farm Bureau Federation. Farmers and ranchers in the U.S. have donated a record 32 million pounds Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Two UC Farm Advisors issue Article on Alfalfa’s Resilience to Drought
Rachael Freeman Long and Steve Orloff wrote the article for the University of California’s online Alfalfa and Forage News. They say in general perennial crops, Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
California Makes Best Use of a Limited Water Supply
Karen Ross, Secretary for the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture talks about efforts in California to do more with less water. How California Makes Best Use of a Limited …
Change in Attitude Can Change Water Usage
Karen Ross, Secretary for the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture saying a change in attitude about waste and how we use water can significantly affect water consumption. How a …
USDA Efforts to Help California Deal with Drought
Karen Ross, Secretary for the California Dept. of Food and Ag is talking about the help provided by USDA to deal with drought. USDA Efforts to Help California Deal with …
Using Technology to Deal With Drought
Producers in California are tapping into technology to help deal with drought. Here is Susan Carter. Using Technology to Deal With Drought Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
USDA Gets Suggestions for Solving Surprising Corn Stocks Reports
What can be done to keep USDA stocks estimates from being such surprises to the grain industry? Gary Crawford Has the report. USDA Gets Suggestions for Solving Surprising Corn Stocks …
Why China is Stockpiling More Cotton and Soybeans
Fred Gale, USDA China analyst, explaining why China is importing more and more soybeans and cotton, even as its stockpiles of those commodities are growing rapidly. Why China is Stockpiling …
What Will Happen to China’s Growing and Huge Cotton Stockpile?
Why is China continuing to import more and more cotton, while building huge stockpiles of its domestically produced cotton? Hers is Gary Crawford. What Will Happen to China’s Growing and …
President Outlines Climate Change Actions to State Governors
President Obama says his year of action will include actions on climate change and the way the government pays to fight wildfires. Gary Crawford has the story. President Outlines Climate …