California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger speaks about the “King Amendment” and California farming.
Conservation Report
A new report shows a boom in growing certain specialty crops as well as a growth in agricultural land, stable erosion rates, and notable land use changes. Sabrina Hill has …
Paul Wenger Discusses Changes to CA Agriculture
Taking a look at how agriculture has changed in California over the years, California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger says it has become very political. Click to Open or Download …
Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants for Class 45
SALINAS, January 22, 2014 – Applications are now being accepted for Class 45 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program. Growers, farmers, ranchers and individuals working in allied businesses and organizations …
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 27 of California’s 58 counties as natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by extreme drought. The 27 designated counties …
Importance of Soil Health
How healthy is your soil? Soil health is important for the productivity of your crop. Randall Weiseman has more on the topic. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Farm Bill Update
The long-delayed farm bill will stay that way at least until the last week of January. That’s when Congress returns to work in Washington D.C. Sabrina Hill has more. Click …
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
$3M in funds available to answer produce food safety questions Davis, California, January 21, 2014 – The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) today announced its 2014 request for food safety …
Omnibus Appropriations Bill To Fund Ag Areas
The omnibus appropriations bill will fund several important agricultural areas. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
CFBF Series Part 1: California Farmers in 2014
What’s ahead for California agriculture amid drought, tough regulations, and labor shortages? Sabrina Hill talks with California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
What Does Drought Declaration Mean for Farmers?
The governor officially declared a state of emergency due to the drought, but how will that help farmers around the state? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio …
Is Drought Declaration Enough?
Is the governor’s drought declaration enough for the state’s struggling farmers? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Surprise in your Grocery Bill
If you could add up all your grocery bills for last year, you might be a little surprised at what you would find. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or …
EPA Proposal for Cut to Corn Ethanol
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a 10-percent cut in how much corn ethanol will be in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Click to Open or Download Audio Report