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 …
Funding for Value-Added Producer Grants
There’s new funding availability for Value-Added Producer Grants. Julie McPeake has the story. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Support Agriculture while Buying Gifts
As you’re out doing your holiday shopping this season, you can look for ways to support California agriculture. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Water Series: How Much Rain does California Need?
While the first major winter storm is in the books, it’s going to take a lot more rain to bring California out of drought. Susan Carter has more. Click to …
Farm Sector to Net Less Money than Last Year
It looks like the farm sector this year is going to net more money than was expected, but still less than last year. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or …
Almond Board: Study Shows Almonds Help with Weight Control
A new study shows some big benefits to including almonds as part of your daily diet. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Things Looking Up for Turkey Producers
Turkey producers have not had what you would call a banner year, but things are starting to look up. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report. …
California’s Pumpkin Crop
You can find pumpkins in nearly all California counties, but the San Joaquin County is the largest producer by far – growing about 70 percent of the state’s pumpkin crop. …