A former USDA chief economist weighs in on the significant growth in the crop insurance industry since 1981. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report….
More Competition from Other Meats for Beef Industry
…is going to be dealing with even stiffer competition from other meats, as beef supplies shrink and prices rise. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
USDA Surveys Underway
Whether it applies to crop or livestock producers, water use or aquaculture, USDA is gathering data for important upcoming reports. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Water Series: Helping Farmers Prepare for Drought
The federal government is taking on an effort to help farmers, communities and entire regions better prepare for and deal with droughts. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download…
Funding for Value-Added Producer Grants
There’s new funding availability for Value-Added Producer Grants. Julie McPeake has the story. Click to open or download audio report….
Support Agriculture while Buying Gifts
…the community, local agriculture, and ag students all at once. And she says the market has a variety of options. There are other places to find local produce and ag-based…
Water Series: How Much Rain does California Need?
…has more. Click to open or download audio report. Meanwhile, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey points out that California has more than hydrologic problems. Click to open or download audio report….
Farm Sector to Net Less Money than Last Year
…the farm sector this year is going to net more money than was expected, but still less than last year. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Almond Board: Study Shows Almonds Help with Weight Control
A new study shows some big benefits to including almonds as part of your daily diet. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. With the holiday season…
Things Looking Up for Turkey Producers
Turkey producers have not had what you would call a banner year, but things are starting to look up. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Pumpkins Provide Excellent Nutrition
…are more known as a decorative type of squash, pumpkin for food consumption provides many levels of nutrition. Rod Bain has the details. Click to open or download audio report….
Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams
Sweet potatoes and yams – two popular Thanksgiving side dishes – are not the same vegetable at all. Rod Bain tells us the difference. Click to open or download audio…
ACP Quarantine Expands in Central California
An additional 234 square miles in Tulare and Kern Counties have been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of three psyllids near Exeter, Lemon…
Balanced Soil Important for Efficiency
Sabrina Hill talks with Senior Marketing Manager for Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer Lonny Smith about soil health. Click to open or download audio report. There’s a lot that goes into efficient…