A group of prominent specialty crop producers talked to lawmakers this week about the urgent need for immigration reform. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report.
G8 Nations to Share Agriculture Data
At a special international conference in Washington, D.C., the G8 nations will be committing to share their agricultural data with the world and go one step further. Gary Crawford explains. …
New App to Report Invasive Pests
There’s a new high-tech way for growers to report invasive pests. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report.
Ross to Speak at Workshop on Farm Bill
It’s a chance for farmers, ranchers and others in the ag industry to learn more about the Farm Bill. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report.
Weather Causing Problems in Other Areas
Spring has sprung in most of California, with the central parts of the state even hitting 90 degrees. But that’s not the case for other parts of the nation, and …
Tulare Water Rules Workshop This Week
Growers with irrigated lands in the Tulare Lake Basin Area are invited to a workshop on controversial groundwater rules scheduled for this week in Fresno. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to …
Studies Show Benefits of Nuts, Grapes
A number of new studies out prove what growers already know – eating produce is good for the body. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report.
Rice Planting Slow in Some Areas
As we told you last week, it’s rice planting time in California, but around the nation rice plantings are running behind. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download …
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
United Fresh Past Chairman Reggie Griffin is announcing the slate of new officers and directors nominated to serve on the United Fresh Produce Association Board of Directors, effective at its …
Helping the Honey Bee Population
California growers are asked to help the health of the honey bee population. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report.
Should State Agencies “Choose Californian”?
A bill before state lawmakers would force state agencies to buy California produce rather than getting produce from other states. Sabrina Hill explains. Click to open or download audio report.
Ag Organizations Weigh in on Immigration Bill
Agriculture leaders are voicing their support for the immigration reform bill proposal and what it means for ag labor. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report.
Details of Immigration Reform Bill Released
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new comprehensive immigration reform package.
Vilsack Defends Research Decisions
Decisions to close or consolidate USDA research labs almost always face stiff opposition from local lawmakers and that is certainly true these days. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open …