Benefits of multi-lateral trade deals like the Trans Pacific Partnership are more than economic for the US, according to a group of retired military leaders. Rob Bain has the story. …
NFU to Survey on 2014 Farm Bill Policies
With the 2014 Agricultural Act in full effect and a new Farm Bill debate on the horizon, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is conducting a survey of family farmers and …
California Universities Ranked in Top 5 for Ag, Forestry
Two California universities are ranked in the top five in the world for agriculture and forestry studies. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Food Price Survey
An informal survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau found food prices down one percent from last year. Cathy Isom lets us know what we can expect to spend on …
Agri View: Standards and Grades Facts
Everett Griner talks about the USDA Standards and Grades process to grade our food products in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Agreement to Raise California’s Minimum Wage Announced
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today joined legislators and labor leaders to announce a landmark agreement that makes California the first state in the nation to commit to raising the …
A Lower Food Price Inflation Rate Now Expected This Year
Shoppers may be paying less than expected for some food categories, per USDA’s latest outlook at food price inflation trends. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
National Weed Appreciation Day
They crop up in our flower beds, gardens and yards the moment we turn our backs. Cathy Isom tells us why we should appreciate the unwanted weed that just won’t …
Fresno County District 4 Citrus Bloom
Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, Les Wright has announced that the citrus bloom period for District 4 will start at 1:00 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Leftover Easter Eggs
Easter and Egg Hunts just aren’t the same without the real thing, hard-boiled then color-dyed Easter eggs. Cathy Isom tells us what to do with those leftover hard-boiled Easter Eggs. …
Napa’s New Winery Compliance Rules Preceding Strict Enforcement
Earlier this month, the Napa County Board of Supervisors completed their review of the Agricultural Protection Advisory Committee’s (APAC) recommendations to improve agricultural protection, primarily by imposing new restrictions and …
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action in Calling for Increased RFS RVO Levels in 2017 On Wednesday, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) along with 17 other senators …
2016 Central Coast Wine Competition Taking Entries
The Central Coast Wine Competition is now accepting entries for the 2016 competition. It will take place June 14-16, 2016. The competition staff strongly encourages wineries to take advantage of …
Almond Board: Summer Weed Management
It’s time to start planning for summer weed management in orchards. UC Weed Specialist, Brad Hanson tells us why this should be on your mind now. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …