…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…
Nation’s Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C.
The nation’s Christmas tree has traveled from Washington State to Washington, D.C. Susan Carter has the story. Click to open or download audio report….
Retail Beef Prices Could Increase
If you think beef costs a lot now, just wait. Gary Crawford has the details. Click to open or download audio report….
Nation’s Corn Harvest Nearly Complete
Neither wind nor rain has stopped the corn harvest from progressing to almost completion. Susan Carter has the details. Click to open or download audio report….
Groups Watch TPPT Talks
Commodity groups are keeping a eye on continuing talks on a proposed twelve-nation TransPacific Partnership trade agreement. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Add Almonds to Meals for Weight Control, Vitamin E
There’s another reason to add almonds to meals whenever you can. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Manager of Global Health and Nutrition Communications for the…
Progress in Seed Science for Vegetable Industry
For most crops it all starts with a seed, but seed science isn’t as simple as some may think. That’s especially true when it comes to the many vegetable varieties…