Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack comments on the Senate passage of the farm bill and talks about what lies ahead for that legislation. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or …
Breaking News: Senate Passes Farm Bill
The farm bill ball is now in the House of Representative’s court. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report
Possible New Entry in Trans-Pacific Partnership
The potential entry of one of the United State’s biggest trading partners into the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations next month could be huge for some agricultural exports. Cindy Zimmerman has the …
Jacobsen Discusses Water Shortage
It’s one of the biggest needs and biggest problems for Central California growers. Sabrina Hill continues our series on water with Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen. Click …
Senate Could Vote on Farm Bill Monday
Monday could be the day the Senate votes on passage of the farm bill. Gary Crawford reports from Washington. Click to open or download audio report.
Growers Should Watch for Over-Irrigation
Water is the lifeblood of agriculture, but one specialist says sometimes growers overdo it when it comes to irrigation. Sabrina Hill talks with UCCE Farm Advisor Dan Munk. Click to …
Agriculture and Environmental Challenges
The head of the Ag Department outlines his vision for USDA’s work to help American agriculture adapt to modern environmental challenges. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio …
Several Bills Could Affect California Farms
California growers are told to keep an eye on Sacramento. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download audio report.
Labor Shortages in Fresno County
Labor shortages are affecting growers in the nation’s number one agriculture county,Fresno, and it could get worse in the months to come. Sabrina Hill talks with Fresno County Farm Bureau …
New Technology in Agriculture, Part One
Technology moves at lightning speeds, so how can agriculture keep up? Sabrina Hill takes a look. Click to open or download audio report.
USDA May Price Report
The new price report shows more losses for wheat and corn, but stronger livestock prices during this past month. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report.
Information Protection Measure in Farm Bill
The Senate will consider a measure to protect private producer information as part of the farm bill. Cindy Zimmerman reports. Click to open or download audio report.
Nothing Sweet About Sugar Surplus
A huge surplus of sugar is causing headaches for producers and USDA policy makers. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report.
Immigration Bill an Uphill Battle
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved its version of an immigration bill, but there is still a long road ahead. The House Speaker, John Boehner (R-Ohio), has had some discouraging comments …