An ethanol official industry official says a feared “split the baby” approach to its final rule expected next month on the Renewable Fuel Standard could stymie the industry for years …
A Partnership to Improve Rural Economies
USDA’s Rural Development works with rural electric cooperatives to provide loans and grants for local economic development projects. Rod Bain reports. A Partnership to Improve Rural Economies Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Cook Ground Beef Thoroughly for Safety
With the Memorial Day weekend coming up and a major ground beef recall underway, food safety experts are again urging us to cook ground beef thoroughly to kill any bacteria …
Senate Version of FY15 Ag Appropriations Moves On
The full Senate Appropriations Committee approved their version of the 2015 Fiscal Year funding for USDA and the Food and Drug Administration. Rod Bain has the report. Senate Version of …
Agri View: Seeking Healthy Foods
Everett Griner talks about what the farmers market means to the public as well as towns in today’s Agri View. Agri View: Seeking Healthy Foods Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Proposed Expansion of the Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego County
Effective May 21, 2014, the Department is expanding the Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego County, Quarantine Boundary. A map of the proposed boundary can be found at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/lbam/regulation.html#southern, Grid 521. …
Passage of the Emergency Drought Relief Act
The United States Senate has passed the Emergency Drought Relief Act, Sponsored by Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer. Westlands Water District General Manager Thomas Birmingham issued the following statement …
Raisin Growth Due to Marketing Order
The federal marketing order in the raisin industry was enacted over 60 years ago and can call for growers to set aside a portion of their crop. When that reserve …
That Summer Cheeseburger Will Not Be A Cheap Burger
You may be shocked at what research has turned up about the cost of one of the main summer food items for outdoor grilling. Gary Crawford has the report. …
Getting the Word Out About New Farm Program Choices
Crop growers needing information on new Farm Bill farm programs will have several sources to turn to. Rod Bain has the report. Getting the Word Out Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Agri View: Milk vs. Soda
Everett Griner talks about the comparison of milk with soda in today’s Agri View. Agri View: Milk vs. Soda Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Fresno County Fruit Trail Opening Day
The 2014 Fresno County Fruit Trail officially opened , showing off some of it’s trail farm stores and their new additions. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Agri View: Rural America Affected by Baby Boomers
Everett Griner talks about baby boomers now at the retirement age and how this will affect rural America in today’s Agri View. Agri View: Rural America Affected by Baby Boomers …
What Role Does Innovation Research Play in the Bio-Economy?
As the bio-economy expands, innovative products and processes created from biomass are important components. Susan Carter has the report. What Role Does Innovation Research Play in the Bio-Economy? Sponsored ContentLet’s …