…is still shrinking and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report is one symptom of that shrinkage. USDA’s Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam reporting. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Pecan Pie Costing More
Why are you having to shell out so much dough for your pecan pies this holiday season? Julie McPeake looks into it. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Ag Exports and Farm Bill
USDA and export experts are stressing the need for a new farm bill in order to continue with record agricultural exports. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Governor Forms Water Task Force
Governor Jerry Brown Governor Jerry Brown wants weekly meetings to assess water problems. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Governor Jerry Brown says it’s going to…
WTO Agreement Just a Start to Trade Deal
The recent World Trade Organization trade agreement is just the beginning to build upon a comprehensive multi-lateral trade deal. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Farm Bill Could Help Issues Between U.S., Brazil
…bill will likely go a long way toward resolving issues between Brazil and the U.S. revolving around U.S. cotton programs. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Benefits of Real Christmas Trees
Real Christmas trees provide more than just beauty and a nice smell. Rod Bain explains. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
California Farmers Take Advantage of USDA New Microloan Program
…Farm Service Agency California State Executive Director Val Dolcini. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Overall, microloans and other loans included, FSA provided $120 million in farm loan assistance…
Big World Wheat Crop
The world’s wheat growers are bringing in a big wheat crop. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Slow GMO Approvals May Be Cause of Chinese Corn Rejections
…of U.S. corn shipments point out a long time problem of slow approvals by China of new genetically altered varieties. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
EPA West Coast Collaborative Announces Grants
…been selected to receive 2013 DERA funding. More information about these DERA grants can be found at: http://www.westcoastcollaborative.org/. For more information about the National Clean Diesel Campaign, please visit: http://epa.gov/cleandiesel/…
U.S. EPA fines agricultural products companies
…found to have an undersized containment area. The company’s Glenn and Hughson facilities were found to have improper safeguards for pesticide equipment, such as hoses and valves, which increases the…
Almond Board: Creating Demand for Almonds
In this week’s almond update, we look at how the Almond Board of California markets California almonds. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Need for Water in Kern County
General Manager of the Kern County Water Agency, Jim Beck discusses the drought and what needs to change. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…