…Elimination System permit requirements. Alt filed suit against EPA in June 2012 after the agency threatened her with $37,500 in fines each time stormwater came into contact with dust, feathers…
CA Citrus Mutual on Governor’s Veto of Citrus Bill
…100 shippers, generating an additional $1.5 billion in economic activity. Citrus growers, packing houses, and their employees submit $500 million in general fund support via taxes each year. In terms…
GMO Sweet Corn Better for Environment, Report Says
There’s been a lot of debate over genetically modified crops but there are some proven benefits. A new research study shows sweet corn that’s been genetically modified is better for…
American Farm Bureau Appeals Chesapeake Bay Ruling
The American Farm Bureau Federation took action Monday to appeal a recent court decision that upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s “pollution diet” for the 64,000-square-mile Chesapeake Bay watershed. AFBF filed…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
There could soon be another new crop for California. Governor Brown has signed the Industrial Hemp Farming Act, which legalizes hemp farming under state law. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Webcast October 11
…same time as all others. This year USDA moved the time of day for the release to 12:00 p.m. eastern time, to better accommodate growers nationwide. Live coverage will also…
Litigation against EPA Concerning Section 308
…by animal rights groups under the Clean Water Act. Randall Weiseman speaks with Environmental Counsel for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ashley McDonald. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Class 44 Selected for Leadership Program
…will be better prepared to deal effectively, competently and confidently with the issues and challenges affecting agriculture, businesses, organizations and communities,” said Bob Gray, president and CEO of the California…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…through this growing season with limited surface water supplies. In the Paso Robles growing region, farmers are working to organize a special district to better manage groundwater supplies. San Luis…
More on Honey Bee Research
…or Download Audio Report Steve Sheppard of Washington State University explains efforts to build a gene bank for honeybees to help build populations domestically and worldwide. He says building up…
Building Up Honey Bee Health
Efforts are underway to build honeybee genetic materials for breeding and to build up the health and size of colonies. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Pastures and Rangeland Continue to Improve
Pastures and rangeland across the nation continue to improve, and are doing quite a bit better than last year. Meteorologist Brad Rippey says we’re at only 26 percent poor to…
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
Oriental Fruit Fly Discovery Leads to 130 Square Mile Quarantine SACRAMENTO: Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) says he supports the quick and definitive action taken by the California…
Trade Sensitive Issues
Keeping in mind trade sensitive issues is part of the balancing act performed during ag trade discussions. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…