Citrus growers in southern California are faced with the same disease spreading pest found in parts of the Central Valley. Despite additional findings of the Asian Citrus Psyllid in Imperial…
Specialty Crops and Special Tractors
The growth of specialty crops in California is fueling the growth for farming equipment like tractors. There’s a tractor manufacturer that’s paying close attention to exactly what California farmers need…
Dairy Hearing This Week
…for a milk price hearing at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The meeting is scheduled for Friday the 21st at 7 am, at the Department Auditorium. Milk prices…
2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes
Census Provides Opportunity to Grow the Future of Agriculture 2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes across America WASHINGTON, December 18, 2012 – It’s not every day that a walk…
What’s Ahead for Agriculture?
As we look into the New Year, what does it hold for Agriculture? Sabrina Hill reports on what leaders in the beef industry say. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Orange Production Drops, But Not in CA
The US Department of Agriculture has released it’s forecast for 2012-2013 orange production. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The USDA says production throughout the…
Raw Milk Lawsuit Filed in Fresno
…Download Audio Report Organic Pastures, located in Fresno County, is the nation’s largest raw milk dairy. Owner Mark McAfee filed a lawsuit against the US Food and Drug Administration for…
CA Turkey Farmer Finalist in Competition
A Northern California turkey farmer is a national finalist to become the face for a newly formed alliance of farmers and ranchers. Tim Nilsen is one of nine finalists and…
Beef Leader says Farm Bill Needed Now
It’s a call to action for individuals in agriculture. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Colin Woodall is Vice President of Government Affairs for the National…
GMO Hot Topic for Britain
It’s been a hot topic in the U-S, and California especially, now genetically modified food is getting some attention and endorsements across the pond. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open…
Pesticide Use an Important Topic
A group of California farmers is reaching out to the public to talk about being a farmer and about food safety related topics. A group called California Agricultural Communications Coalition…
CFBF Welcomes Committee Appointments
The California Farm Bureau Federation is welcoming the addition of three Californians to the U-S House Committee on Agriculture. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Merced Woman Wins Open Discussion Meet
A Merced woman is the winner of the 2012 California Young Farmers and Ranchers Open Discussion Meet. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Diane Coderniz of Dos Palos is…
CA Dairyman Honored With Award
A California dairy farmer is now known around the state for his tireless work on land conservation practices. Dino Giacomazzi also shares his ideas with anyone who wants to better…