“Movember” for Men’s Health
The dairy industry gets hairy with “Movember”. November is globally recognized as men’s health awareness month – bringing light to health challenges facing a high proportion of males – including …
Citrus Industry E-news: HLB ‘Escape’ Trees; Citrus Forecast; Fresh Report
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes information on HLB “escape” trees, details on tomorrow’s citrus forecast and a report on fresh citrus shipments. Want …
FSA County Elections
Farmers and ranchers will be electing local Farm Service Agency County Committee members over the next few weeks. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has an opportunity for someone who wants to serve as a reviewer on the 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee. Click …
Protecting Honey Bee Health
The protection of honey bee health is important for the future of agriculture. There are some things growers can do to help keep pollinators healthy. Click to open or download …
Crop Report to be Released Friday
Just what kind of information will be in Friday’s long awaited USDA crop production report? Gary Crawford has the answer. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Research into Deadly Pig Virus
Researchers continue to try to find out more about a deadly virus that’s killing piglets in 17 states. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Vote to Keep Farm and Nutrition Policies Separate
Twenty-seven House members signed a letter urging House and Senate farm bill conferees to keep farm policy and nutrition policy separate in the future. Julie McPeake has more. Click to …
New Meat Regulations and Food Safety
The U.S. has changed its meat import regulations, but will the new regulations affect our food safety? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
No Immigration Reform Vote Planned for 2013
House Republican leadership does not plan to hold a vote on immigration reform legislation before the end of the year. Julie McPeake reports. Click to open or download audio report. …
California Farm Labor Contractor Association Conferences
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association has a couple of educational conferences coming up for agricultural employers. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
CDFA to Discuss Groundwater Supply Issues
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will focus on groundwater supply issues at its upcoming meeting tomorrow in Sacramento. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio …
Funding for Conservation Programs
Some USDA conservation programs are currently accepting applications for funding, while funding for others expired due to the Farm Bill expiration. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download …