Here’s another part of ag business. Farm broadcasters, no matter the platform they use, are about telling you where your food comes from, and the price you pay for it. …
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
Association of California Water Agencies, California Water Foundation and Groundwater Resources Association to provide perspectives SACRAMENTO, May 23, 2014 – The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will focus …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 23
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, …
USDA Unrolling New Crop Insurance Policy Option
The USDA is unrolling a new crop insurance policy option, thanks to the 2014 Farm Bill. Called the Whole Farm Revenue Protection Policy, it will provide flexible coverage options for …
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 ContentBeef on Dairy Industry …
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. …
California Fluid Milk and Cream Review
Farm milk production in CALIFORNIA plateaued according to several milk handlers. With steady milk intakes, processors report all milk loads are finding processing room. Some silo storage is available in …
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. …
Pasture and Rangeland Still Drought Stricken in Some Areas
This week’s pasture and rangeland update shows continued drought stricken areas in the Southwest and Southern Great Plains. Susan Carter has the report. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, also has this …
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 ContentBeef on …
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 ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, …
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 …
USDA’s NRCS Putting Measures in Place to Help Farmers and Ranchers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is putting measures in place to help farmers and ranchers preserve and maintain farm land. Susan Carter has this story. NRCS Putting Measures in Place …