Rice is one of the most important commodities in the world and now USDA research could improve its nutritional value. Sabrina Hill tells us what scientists are discovering. Click to …
Citrus Expo Prep Day
Things are busy in North Fort Myers, where we’re setting up for the 2013 Citrus Expo. Watch pictures from the first set up day. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored byand …
Vegetable Growers Soon Have a New Choice
MANA is developing a product that would control nematodes. Sabrina Hill has the story. To visit the MANA website and locate a representative, click here. Click to Open or Download …
The Kearney Grape Day Happening Tomorrow
The Kearney Grape Day is happening tomorrow at the Kearney Research and Extension Center. For more information on the event, click here. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored …
Farmers Markets Welcomed
In some areas of the country Farmers Markets located in urban business districts are gradually becoming more welcomed. Many California cities have farmer’s markets in the heart of downtown areas …
Food Safety Discussed at Citrus Expo This Week
University of Florida scientist Michelle Danyluk will discuss food saftey at Citrus Expo in Florida this week. Another University of Florida scientist – Evan Johnson is giving a presentation on …
24th Annual “Arbor Essence” Event this Saturday
The Professional Tree Care Association of San Diego U.C. Cooperative Extension and the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department are co-sponsoring the 24th annual “Arbor Essence” event. The …
Verboon on High-Speed Rail
We continue our series on the high-speed rail and agriculture with comments from Kings County farmer and Supervisor, Doug Verboon. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download …
Some Benefits of Bugs
Bugs often get a bad rap, but there are many insects that are beneficial to society. Julie McPeak has more. Click to open or download audio report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Upcoming USDA Report
USDA analysts have been preparing ahead of time for their upcoming forecasts of U.S. crop supply, demand and prices, but they will have to wait until the early hours of …
Drought Areas Expanding
Concerns are being voiced about the expansion of drought into more crop areas over the last month. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Citrus Industry E-news: Fast Track; Snails; Citrus Expo
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive from Florida includes reports from growers who will be participating in the Fast Track program, news of snails in groves, and …
Almond Board: Heat Safety Plans Keep Businesses Safe
During California’s hot summers it’s important to keep farm workers safe and when farmers do that, they’re keeping their business safe as well. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open …
Few Labor Shortages in Napa
Labor shortages have affected crops around much of the state, however it looks like winegrape growers in Napa are faring much better than most. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to …