Sabrina Hill fills us in on the harvest progress of many crops around the state as well as a report on the nut crops. Click to Open or Download Audio …
Undue Focus on Numbers Stymieing Farm Bill Process
The country’s top agricultural official has some ideas on why this farm bill negotiation continues to be so difficult. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also says that not passing a farm …
Almond Board: Silent Auction at the Almond Conference
Plans are underway for a silent auction at the Almond Conference next month and many items are already donated. Click here to listen to the Almond Update. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Tree T-Pee Goes to the Sharks
Johnny Georges of Arcadia FL, who recently appeared on the ABC television show “Shark Tank,” received a $150,000 investment in his Tree T-Pee product, which serves as a water-saving and …
Water Series: Clean Irrigation Lines
We continue our series on water and how farmers can stretch their water allotments. Sabrina Hill talks with an expert on keeping irrigation systems running smoothly. Click to open or …
Napa Valley Grapegrowers Wine and Grape Expo
The Napa Valley Grapegrowers Wine and Grape Expo is tomorrow, November 14, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Napa Expo Fairgrounds. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Big Harvest Could Lower Prices
USDA’s Chief Economist says for crop producers the projected huge harvests will bring prices down to lower levels, but not disastrously low levels. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open …
Population and Economic Growth in U.S.
USDA economist Loren Kusman discusses where population and economic growth is occurring in rural America. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Water Series: 2009 and Now
We continue our series on the water shortage with a look at what it could mean for farm employees, and a program that can help. Sabrina Hill has more. Click …
Trends in Population, Economy and Employment
The latest edition of a USDA report shows trends in rural America’s population, economy and employment. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Lower Crop Prices and Grower Incomes
Lower prices for many crops are clearly here now, but the effect on the incomes of farmers is not so clear. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio …
Estimates Increase for Major Crops
Major crops saw production estimate increases in USDA’s first crop production report since September. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Crop Forecasts Good News for Livestock Producers
Joe Glauber, USDA Chief Economist, says Friday’s crop forecasts are good news for livestock producers. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Outlook 2014 Agribusiness Conference
California Agriculture – Thriving Through Change is the theme of Outlook 2014, formerly known as the Spring Ag Outlook Conference, presented by the California Chapter of the American Society of …