CDFA ACCEPTING CONCEPT PROPOSALS FOR 2014 FERTILIZER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION GRANTS SACRAMENTO, December 17, 2013 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is …
AgNeTVideo: David Valadao on Water
Congressman David Valadao (CA-21) speaks at a news conference about California’s water crisis, then gives AgNet West’s Sabrina Hill a one-on-one interview. To read a news release from Congressman David …
California Among States Getting Grants for Schools
USDA Awards Grants for New School Food Service Equipment to Help Schools Improve the Quality of Meals WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the …
Demand for Action in Water Crisis
The state’s water crisis takes center stage as some California lawmakers tell the governor and the president, it’s time for them to take action. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to …
Drought Preparedness Workshop
Growers, irrigation managers, and others in the ag industry from around the state gathered for a day-long drought preparedness workshop at Fresno State. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or …
2014 Projections for Pork
Unless an outbreak interferes, U.S. pork producers are on track to produce more next year. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
2014 Projections for Cattle
Cattle producers will see another spike in prices next year as the herd shrinks and beef production declines. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored …
Are Poinsettias Really Dangerous?
Are poinsettia plants dangerous for your pets and small children? Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
A Fairly Unusual Situation Developing for Dairy Producers
Dairy producers around the nation could see an unusual and profitable situation developing next year. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Water News Conference Today
Several Central California water officials along with congressman David Valadao and Senator Jean Fuller are talking about the state’s water situation today. A group of California legislators and delegates recently …
History Behind the “Drought Monitor”
For all of 2013 we had regular updates of the U.S. drought situation. In this report, we take a look at the history of the “Drought Monitor.” Susan Carter reports. …
Remaining Sugar Inventory Successfully Sold
USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation has announced the results of the latest invitation to sell the remainder of its recently acquired sugar inventory for non-food uses. Julie McPeake has more. Click …
Cattle Futures Close Higher Monday
Cattle futures closed a bit higher Monday after being under pressure last Friday. Randall Weiseman reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Net Farm Income Increase Projected
For 2013, USDA is projecting a net farm income increase, which they note confirms the strength of the farm sector’s solvency. Randall Weiseman has more. Click to Open or Download …