The Department of Water Resources is sponsoring events throughout the fall in preparation for the possibility that water year 2014 could be a third consecutive dry year. Sabrina Hill has …
Analysts Watching Farm Income and Debt
Will falling farm income and rising debt lead to another 1980’s style farm financial crisis? Gary Crawford has this report. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Changes to Income Forecast
There are more changes to the 2013 farm income forecast. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Labor and Immigration Reform
Labor and immigration reform are major topics within agriculture right now, with leaders throughout the ag community and government agencies reminding Congress that there is work to be done on …
Almond Board: Almond Achievement Award Nominations
Do you know someone who has helped promote the almond industry in one way or another? The Almond Board of California is taking nominations for its annual Almond Achievement Award. …
Beef Industry on Farm Bill
With the current extension of the farm bill expiring on September 30, many hope when Congress returns to work today that this will be one of the issues they will …
Getting Information on GMO Foods
Calls for labeling of GMO foods are getting stronger and Cathleen Enright, spokesperson for GMO Answers, says that the industry is not necessarily opposed to GMO labels under certain conditions. …
Ag Theft a Growing Problem
It will soon be harvest season for the state’s rice crop, and growers in California’s biggest rice growing areas are dealing with a growing problem: Ag theft. Sabrina Hill speaks …
Time to Get Back to the Farm Bill
Congress is coming back to session with some big issues waiting for attention. Among them, is the farm bill. California State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val …
Top Ag County Facing Another Year of Water Problems
Fresno County could face another year of serious water shortages, which have a big impact on area agriculture communities. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Annual Twilight Field Day This Week
Growers and others are invited to the University of California Cooperative Extension’s annual Twilight Field Day this week. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Meeting for Prune Growers
There’s a field meeting coming up this week for prune growers and PCAs who work with prune growers. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
USDA Crop Report This Week
How has this past month’s weather affected U.S. crop prospects? We’ll know more very soon. Gary Crawford has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Online Encyclopedia on Water
A new website puts everything you want to know about California’s water issues right at your fingertips.