Calls for labeling of GMO foods are getting stronger and Cathleen Enright, spokesperson for GMO Answers, says that the industry is not necessarily opposed to GMO labels under certain conditions. …
Time to Get Back to the Farm Bill
Congress is coming back to session with some big issues waiting for attention. Among them, is the farm bill. California State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val …
Citrus Expo E-news: Prize Winners
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-newsletter from Florida includes a recap of all of the major prize winners from the show. Want to learn more? Click here to …
Top Ag County Facing Another Year of Water Problems
Fresno County could face another year of serious water shortages, which have a big impact on area agriculture communities. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report …
USDA Crop Report This Week
How has this past month’s weather affected U.S. crop prospects? We’ll know more very soon. Gary Crawford has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Online Encyclopedia on Water
A new website puts everything you want to know about California’s water issues right at your fingertips. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly …
Social Media Campaign for Farm Bill
USDA has kicked off a new social media campaign emphasizing the importance of farm bill programs across the country. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored …
California Agriculture Hits New Record
The numbers for last year are in, and California’s agriculture production has hit a new record. It topped $44 billion for 2012. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download …
Water Meeting Next Week
A meeting coming up next week will focus on California’s water situation. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your …
Citrus Industry E-news: Snively on HLB; New Citrus Growers List
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes a grower report from Citrus Expo and details on a new citrus growers list. Want to learn more? Click here …
Meeting on California Water Situation
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture and the California Water Commission will hold a joint meeting concerning the state’s water supply on September 10th in Sacramento. The meeting …
Future Health of Farm Economy
Analysts are keeping a sharp eye on trends in farm income, asset value and debt. These could be key to the future health of the farm economy. Gary Crawford has …
Considerations for Agritourism Businesses
Agrtitourism is basically anything that brings the general public to a farming operation. If you’re considering adding agritourism to your business there are some things to keep in mind. For …
Desalination, Water Purification Research Projects Funded
Nine Projects Selected to Share $1.1 Million for Desalination and Water Purification Research WASHINGTON – Reclamation Commissioner Michael L. Connor announced that nine entities will share more than $1.1 million …