The first round of the TransAtlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations included several issues pertaining to agriculture. Rod Bain has details. Click to open or download audio report Sponsored ContentCIR …
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill Vote
American Farm Bureau Federation president Bob Stallman issued the following statement after the House voted to pass their farm-only farm bill. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Changes to Crop and Price Forecasts
USDA made some changes to its previous crop and price forecasts. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture …
Ag Labor Survey
Farmers in many counties across the state continue to see agriculture labor shortages. Farmers and ranchers are reminded to let the California Farm Bureau Federation know about the shortages you’re …
Breaking News: House Approves Farm-Only Farm Bill
After hours of debate on several precise points, the House of Representatives votes to approve the farm-only Farm Bill. It comes after an earlier vote Thursday, to allow the removal …
Citrus Industry E-news: Crop Forecast; Summer Psyllid Control
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes the last citrus crop forecast of the season and ways to control psyllids and other summer pests. Want to learn …
Breaking News: House Votes to Split Farm Bill, Bill Debate Underway
The House of Representatives has voted in favor of the Farm Bill Rule, which removes the food stamps and nutrition programs from the bill. Members voted 223-195 in favor of …
Water Use Efficiency for Almonds Seminar
Almond growers are invited to a seminar on water use efficiency. It’s organized by the Center for Irrigation Technology Ag Water Energy Center at California State University, Fresno. The event …
Heat Affecting California Crops
High heat around the state is causing stress to many crops, but helping others. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Valadao Pleased With Vote on Water Amendment
On Capitol Hill this week, the House has been working on the spending bill for water and energy programs. Cindy Zimmerman has more. Click to open or download audio report …
Vilsack Against Split Farm Bill
The Agriculture Secretary is making his views known on both the idea of splitting nutrition programs from the “farm” bill and on the idea of simply extending the current extension. …
Pomegranate Festival Seeks Sponsors, Vendors
Plans are well underway for Madera County’s annual Pomegranate Festival. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Obama’s Love of Vegetables
Forget about Barack, you can call the president “Broccoli Obama”. Cindy Zimmerman explains. Click to open or download audio report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
DWR Announces Groundwater Assistance Grants
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $4.7 million in grants to 26 public agencies from the Local Groundwater Assistance Program. Grant funding is provided by Proposition …