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 …
Online Farm Games for Families
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has made updates to their My American Farm website. Julie McPeake has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentGut …
Citrus Roundtable Planned
Those in the citrus industry are invited to a citrus roundtable. It will focus on pest management issues. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More …
Farm Income Could Change
The top USDA economist says this week’s 2013 farm income forecast may not be the last word on the subject. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report …
California Agriculture Headlines
Top stories in agriculture statewide this week include cattle lost in the Rim fire, theft problems for avocado growers, and more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentGut …
Citrus Industry E-news: Psyllid Control; Fast Track Deadline
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive from Florida includes a report from Citrus Expo on psyllid control for young trees and details on upcoming Fast Track program …
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
In an online article for the California Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag Alert newspaper, its Assistant Editor, Kate Campbell, delves into the severe problems growers around the state are facing when …
Ag Secretary Continues Push on Immigration
The Agriculture Secretary tells reporters what he sees as important about commonsense immigration reform. Susan Carter has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby …
Drought Hurting Crops, Rangelands
Western corn belt crops in important development stages are challenged by an increase in drought conditions. And, the drought continues to cause problems for pasture and rangelands. Rod Bain has …
Farm Income Down Across Nation
As food prices stay where they are, farm income could be down this year and down below previous expectations. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored …
Food Price Inflation Remains Low
Food price inflation so far this year continues to be almost nil, even though some products are showing increases. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report …