The Almond Conference is underway in Sacramento. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Today, growers will get updates in the areas of Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Global Trade Deal Close, But Not Quite There
Negotiators at the World Trade Organization Bali Ministerial are trying to reach a last minute global trade deal, with some areas of progress. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or …
Options for Permanent Farm Policy
If there is no new farm bill, how soon would USDA be ready to implement permanent underlying farm policies? Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored …
Dairy Industry Encourages Kids to Play
The popular “Fuel Up To Play 60” campaign has added dance moves in efforts to promote nutrition and exercise. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored …
Cotton Plowdown Deadline
It’s that time of year again when cotton growers are required to comply with the Cotton Plowdown Regulations. The regulations were established in 1967 to combat the threat of spreading …
Weather Watch for Citrus Growers
Citrus growers are keeping a close eye on the weather. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
New Website for Climate Change Information
Farmers and gardeners have a new ‘one-stop shop’ website for climate change information. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Soil Health Workshops
A pair of soil health workshops planned for next week will feature new ways of managing soil to promote long-term sustainability and reduce the use of chemicals. Click to open …
Time Running Out for Farm Bill
With very few days scheduled for Congress to meet in December, there are growing concerns as to whether a new 5-year farm bill can be completed by the end of …
U.S. Farm Exports Improving
The U.S. farm export picture for this fiscal year is looking a little better than analysts had thought a few months ago. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download …
Growth in Crop Insurance Industry
A former USDA chief economist weighs in on the significant growth in the crop insurance industry since 1981. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored …
More Competition from Other Meats for Beef Industry
The beef industry is going to be dealing with even stiffer competition from other meats, as beef supplies shrink and prices rise. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or …
USDA Surveys Underway
Whether it applies to crop or livestock producers, water use or aquaculture, USDA is gathering data for important upcoming reports. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report. …
Water Series: Helping Farmers Prepare for Drought
The federal government is taking on an effort to help farmers, communities and entire regions better prepare for and deal with droughts. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download …