AgNet West’s Gary Cooper is in Washington, D.C., for all the political happenings this week. Click to open or download audio report.
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
Today, we are considering H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. It is the product of more than three years of work. This work began …
Fewer Federal Resources for Wildfire Season
Wildfire season is a threat to California ag land, and adding fuel to the flame, federal resources are notably less this year. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download …
Vilsack Says Farm Bill Must Include Research
As lawmakers are getting ready to tackle the Farm Bill once again, US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says it needs to include funds for research. Sabrina Hill has more. Click …
Using Heat to Fight Pests
Fighting pests without the pesticides is the goal of a Northern California company. Sabrina Hill reports on the new technology. Click to open or download audio report.
CA Snowpack Very Low, Dry Year Ahead
It was more bad news, as the state measured the snowpack level. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report.
Several Factors to Blame For Bee Decline
Is it GMOs, a certain pesticide, a genetic disorder? What exactly is causing the decline of honey bee health? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report.
USDA Value Added Producer Grants
Biobased projects and tribal entities are among the recipients in the latest round of USDA Value Added Producer Grants. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report.
Signal Word Change for Vulcan Insecticide
A wording change approved by the EPA can mean a difference in insecticide use for growers. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report.
Vulcan Receives Reduced Signal Word
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a signal word change for MANA’s Vulcan insecticide label. Hear the complete interview with MANA’s Western Region Marketing Leader, John Descary. Click to open …
Information Key in Dealing with Climate Change
Improved, long-term information can help ag producers, and their crops and livestock, adapt to climatic changes. Rod Bain has the story. Click to open or download audio report.
Agreement in CFBF Lawsuit against Caltrans
There is a lawsuit agreement between the California Farm Bureau Federation and CalTrans. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report.
USDA, Dairy Agreement to Help Environment
The 2009 Memorandum of Understanding between U.S. dairy producers and the USDA will continue to help find ways to reduce the effects dairy operations can have on the environment. Sabrina …