Reactions are coming in rapidly after the Food and Drug Administration’s release of final proposals that would limit antibiotic use in livestock production. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or…
California Delegation Water Letter to Obama, Brown
…of California have been exacerbated by government bureaucracy and environmental regulations that prevent water deliveries through the Delta. Congressman Valadao and Senator Fuller were joined by all the members of…
Michael Reagan Speaks at CFBF Meeting
…members it is important for people in agriculture to educate the rest of the nation about everything that goes into ag production. He discussed immigration reform and encouraged attendees to…
Citrus Industry E-news: Cold Protection; Freeze Reports
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes tips on cold protection, early reports on the California freeze and additional information for growers. Want to learn…
Almond Conference Underway
The Almond Conference is underway in Sacramento. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Today, growers will get updates in the areas of environmental and production research,…
Weather Watch for Citrus Growers
…and turning on wind machines all to keep the temperature in the groves warmer by a just a few precious degrees. For the California Citrus Mutual’s weather page, click here….
Soil Health Workshops
…or download audio report. The free workshops are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. December 10 at U.C. Davis in the Plant and Environmental Sciences building, and 11:00 a.m. December 11 at…
Boehner Committed to Immigration Reform
House Speaker John Boehner has reaffirmed his commitment to immigration reform, saying that the chamber is still working on the issue. Julie McPeake reports. Click to open or download audio…
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on Immigration
…of the topics he discussed was immigration reform. He said the farm bill is a top concern for agriculture, and immigration reform is a close second. Hear his comments here….
Secretary Ross Discusses Immigration Reform
California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross discusses the need California has for immigration reform. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report….
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
…grasslands and forests. “Californians value both their access to diverse, high quality fresh food as well as environmental quality,” says Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for NRCS in California. “Our role…
Ag Industry Reacts to EPA Biofuels Proposal
Farmers and others involved in the biofuels industry are analyzing and reacting to the latest biofuels proposals from the Environmental Protection Agency. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download…
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Speaks at Fresno State
AgNet West was there as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited Fresno State Tuesday, informing students and faculty about the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill and comprehensive immigration reform…
Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA
…The steps we have taken, from modernizing the agency, strengthening oversight of industry and increasing outreach to consumers has led to safer food and fewer foodborne illnesses.” Statement from Secretary…
