One of the key issues facing almond growers and others is water regulations. Sabrina Hill has more.Click to open or download audio report Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Citrus Industry E-news: Citrus Expo Reports
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive from Florida includes more reports from Citrus Expo. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current e-news …
Western, Southern Farmers ‘Need to Work Together’ on Labor
Many California growers are struggling with finding enough labor to work the crops this year. Growers around the nation are having the same problem. Sabrina Hill speaks with a driving …
Citrus Expo E-news: Photos, Videos and Reports
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-newsletter includes links to slideshows, videos and reports from last week’s Citrus Expo in Florida. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe …
California Agriculture Headlines
Sabrina Hill wraps up some of this week’s California agriculture news, including this year’s grape crop and a new way to fight the Asian citrus psyllid. Click to Open or …
Ag Community Urged to Contact Congressmen
With both immigration reform and the farm bill still on the table, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack encourages the farm community to use the August recess to spur their congressmen along. …
USDA Farm Service Agency Offers Several Programs
The USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs for farmers and ranchers. State Executive Director of California for the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, explains more. Click to Open …
Heat – a Hot Topic
It’s the middle of August, and most of California still has hot days in store. Agricultural attorney Melanie Aldridge says farming businesses need to protect themselves by making sure they …
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. Payments to Brazil
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says U.S. payments to Brazil being jeopardized underscores the urgent need for Congress to pass a farm bill as soon as possible. Click to Open or …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Economic Security
In a recent radio address, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in order to bring about future economic security to the nation, the Congressional gridlock must be shattered. Click to Open …
Agriculture Crimes a Serious Problem
Agriculture crimes are a serious problem around California – especially in the state’s top producing county, Fresno. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims spoke recently on that topic, and explained how …
Farmer’s Markets Gain Popularity
Farmer’s markets continue to gain popularity around the nation – as they connect farmers to the communities around them. Anne Alonzo is the Administrator for the Agricultural Marketing Service. She …
Farm Real Estate Values Up
Farm real estate values are up 13% this year, but one expert says those big increases may slow down in the next year or so. Farmland values in the US …
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
Oriental Fruit Fly Discovery Leads to 130 Square Mile Quarantine SACRAMENTO: Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) says he supports the quick and definitive action taken by the California …