The Agriculture Secretary tells reporters what he sees as important about commonsense immigration reform. Susan Carter has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Drought Hurting Crops, Rangelands
…challenged by an increase in drought conditions. And, the drought continues to cause problems for pasture and rangelands. Rod Bain has the details. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Farm Income Down Across Nation
As food prices stay where they are, farm income could be down this year and down below previous expectations. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Food Price Inflation Remains Low
Food price inflation so far this year continues to be almost nil, even though some products are showing increases. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
New Communications Manager for Western Growers
…to Open or Download Audio Report The growers’ association is welcoming Jeff Janas as the new Communications Manager. Western Growers Senior Director of Communications Wendy Fink-Weber says Janas has a…
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…
Fruits and Vegetable Crops Struggle in Some States
…see some higher prices for fresh produce this fall. Rains have damaged some southeastern fruit and vegetable crops. Gary Crawford has the details. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
California Pastures Remain Poor
California is still struggling when it comes to the conditions of our rangeland and pastures. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report US Agriculture Department meteorologist…
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…
September is California Wine Month
Wineries around the state are getting ready for California Wine Month. Click to Open or Download Audio Report This is the ninth September with that special designation and many wineries…
Certificate Program for Produce Professionals
There’s a new training program for people wanting to be produce professionals. Sabrina Hill has the details. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The UC Davis Postharvest Technology Center…
Preventing Mastitis in Dairy Cattle
…then are laying on composted material. Bewley says that composted material provides a comfortable surface for the cows to lie on. When the system is managed well, it can be…
High-Tech Farming with Drones
Farming practices have come a long way from the old mule and plow days. Now farmers may not even need to be outside with unmanned aircraft equipped with imaging sensors…
Program for New Farmers
…is difficult, and farming is no different. But there’s a program that can help with at least one aspect. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…