One of the key issues facing almond growers and others is water regulations. Sabrina Hill has more.Click to open or download audio report Vince Roos is a consultant on water-related…
Western, Southern Farmers ‘Need to Work Together’ on Labor
Many California growers are struggling with finding enough labor to work the crops this year. Growers around the nation are having the same problem. Sabrina Hill speaks with a driving…
Good Year for Napa Winegrapes
…was reported. But, it looks like the feared grape rootstock shortage isn’t holding back the Napa winegrape season. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Meat Industry Numbers Look Good
The reports are in, and the early summer numbers are good for some in the meat industry. Randall Weiseman has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Tighter Cotton Markets
The world and U.S. cotton markets are going to be considerably tighter this next marketing year. Gary Crawford has this report. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
California Agriculture Headlines
…about a 26 percent increase over last year, with production of 2.4 million tons of raisin grapes. It comes after several years of declining numbers, as growers are planting fewer…
2014 to Bring Lower Feed Costs
…bring lower feed costs for livestock producers, but each type of producer will face different production and price prospects. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Ag Community Urged to Contact Congressmen
…the table, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack encourages the farm community to use the August recess to spur their congressmen along. Julie McPeake reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
USDA Farm Service Agency Offers Several Programs
…or Download Audio Report For more on the USDA Farm Service Agency, including video coverage, click here. Thanks to farming programs through USDA, a Virginia farmer has been in business…
Heat – a Hot Topic
…says farming businesses need to protect themselves by making sure they protect their workers. Click to Open or Download Audio Report For more on the heat safety plan, click here….
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. Payments to Brazil
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says U.S. payments to Brazil being jeopardized underscores the urgent need for Congress to pass a farm bill as soon as possible. Click to Open or…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Economic Security
…future economic security to the nation, the Congressional gridlock must be shattered. Click to Open or Download Audio Report For more Agriculture Secretary Vilsack comments on various topics, click here….
Agriculture Crimes a Serious Problem
Agriculture crimes are a serious problem around California – especially in the state’s top producing county, Fresno. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims spoke recently on that topic, and explained how…
The Almond Board of California Working Hard on Conference
…Board Specialist for Industry Relations Jenny Koncheck explains. Click to open or download audio report For more on The Almond Board of California Conference and some interesting videos, click here….