…intention to reduce tillage on their acreage eligible for the program. Call the Department of Agriculture to find out which sections are not eligible for this program if you are…
New GOP Members on Ag Committee
…the list – Doug LaMalfa from district 1 in Northern California and Jeff Denham from district 19 in Central California. There is still one vacancy. Jeff Denham (left) Doug LaMalfa…
CA Raisin Appeal
An appeal from a group of California raisin producers is headed to the Supreme Court. It’s the latest movement in the Horne V. US Department of Agriculture case, which stems…
Lower Insurance Premiums for Rice, Soybeans
…Click to Open or Download Audio Report It’s part of the Agriculture Department’s project to improve the crop insurance program. The crop insurance program is privately ran, but federally subsidized….
Good Year for Olive Oil
…overall crop has the potential to pass 2-million gallons. According to the California Olive Oil Council, weather and ripeness determine the exact time the harvest begins, and different varieties of…
Slight Upswing in Dairy Sales
California’s dairies are seeing a slight upswing in sales. The holidays typically boost dairy sales, which is desperately needed by many dairies around the state. Click to Open or Download…
Wenger Questions Policy of Endorsements
Should farm bureaus continue to endorse political candidates? California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger brought up that questions during the general session of the federation’s 94th annual meeting. Sabrina…
CA Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting
…California needs immigration reform for the full success of agriculture. He also told the audience farm bureau membership is a “main focus that we have to be involved with”. AgNet…
Officials Investigate New Psyllid Finds
Ted Batkin, president of the California Citrus Research Board said the early finds are going to have to take some sleuth work to determine how the psyllids got into Tulare…
Good Year for Christmas Tree Harvest
…the earth than artificial trees. Click to Open or Download Audio Report About 98 percent of Christmas trees sold are grown on farms, and most of the crop in California…
Lucas Selected to Serve Second Term
…colleagues to ensure the health and vitality of production agriculture and rural economies,” said Chairman Frank D. Lucas. Agriculture Committee Press Office http://agriculture.house.gov MEDIA CONTACT: Tamara Hinton, 202.225.0184 mailto: tamara.hinton@mail.house.gov…
Agriculture Needs Science, Study Says
A new study shows the future of agriculture depends on science, especially in the forms of research and development. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio…
New Water Deal With Mexico: Imperial Says No
Water agencies in California, Arizona, and Nevada will soon be buying water from Mexico, under the terms of a recent agreement, but one of California’s major agricultural counties refused to…
“Buy Ag” This Holiday Season
…Those in the agriculture industry are reminding shoppers to support local economies by supporting local agriculture. Many farm stores and wineries are finding new ways to pull in shoppers with…