Some folks are still denying climate change. Everett Griner talks climate. Climate Change…
Changes Coming to All Truck Models
…significantly reduce emissions from the trucking industry. These guidelines will change how auto makers make all of their trucks, including light duty models popular on the farm. Truck Changes Coming…
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…States down to the county level. Because NASS continues to review all 2012 Census data items, the estimates published in February may change with the final Census release. For more…
California Ranked at Bottom of Agribusiness Friendliness Index
…climate. The government showed while we are top for labor availability, agribusinesses in California face more ballot initiatives than any other state as well as many other challenges to agribusiness…
No Change in Drought Monitor Map
Courtesy: NOAA, National Integrated Drought Information System…
Planting Plans Change Due to Drought
Gary Crawford Concerns about water shortages are causing our California farmers to change their planting plans. Gary Crawford has the report. Planting Plans Change Due to Drought…
Millions of Americans Are Still at Risk
…right to change its mind and regulate these entities as swap dealers in the future. A legislative response is required. The House has acted with one, undivided voice on this…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…fumigate again until the third cycle. David Doll, a University of California pomology farm advisor in Merced County, said the change in DPR policy has created a real bind for…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…climate and location.” On the beef market, the California drought may have the most impact on niche products such as grassfed, organic or natural beef, said Lance Zimmerman, a market…
Farmers Speak at Nationally Televised Rally
…because they are the ones being affected the most. The rally was also being nationally televised and that growing attention might lead to change. Farmers Speak at Nationally Televised Rally…
Leaders Conference Crucial for Policy Change
…Farm Bureau’s Leaders Conference. California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger says it is important to hear concerns that different farmers have. Taylor Hillman reports. Leaders Conference Crucial for Policy Change…
Renowned Branding Expert Ira Blumenthal Addresses Agriculture
Ira Blumenthal At the California Seed Association meeting in Santa Barbara this week, famed business branding expert Ira Blumenthal says seed companies and farmers should embrace change to remain relevant…
USDA Citrus March Crop Forecast has Slight Change
The USDA citrus crop forecast releasd this morning has a slight change in the Valencia oranges for California. The next crop forecast will be released April 9th at approximately 9:00…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…competitive grants program to support the cutting edge research that will help producers adapt and succeed in the face of modern challenges, including a changing climate. It also provides $25…