Could it be the answer to drought conditions? Several California programs are among nine research projects with new funding to look into desalination and water purification. Sabrina Hill has more. …
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 …
Rim Fire Continues to Burn
The Rim fire continues to burn in the Sierra Nevada, consuming homes along with ag land. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentProtecting Your …
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 ContentProtecting …
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 ContentProtecting …
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 ContentProtecting Your Operation from …
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 …
California Pastures Remain Poor
California is still struggling when it comes to the conditions of our rangeland and pastures. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation …
Building Up Honey Bee Health
Efforts are underway to build honeybee genetic materials for breeding and to build up the health and size of colonies. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report …
High-Tech Farming with Drones
Farming practices have come a long way from the old mule and plow days. Now farmers may not even need to be outside with unmanned aircraft equipped with imaging sensors …