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CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
…currently accepting concept proposals for the 2014 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds research that advances the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use of fertilizing materials. The 2014 Request…
Drought Preparedness Workshop
Val Dolcini Growers, irrigation managers, and others in the ag industry from around the state gathered for a day-long drought preparedness workshop at Fresno State. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
2014 Projections for Pork
Unless an outbreak interferes, U.S. pork producers are on track to produce more next year. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
2014 Projections for Cattle
Cattle producers will see another spike in prices next year as the herd shrinks and beef production declines. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Are Poinsettias Really Dangerous?
Are poinsettia plants dangerous for your pets and small children? Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
A Fairly Unusual Situation Developing for Dairy Producers
Dairy producers around the nation could see an unusual and profitable situation developing next year. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
History Behind the “Drought Monitor”
…updates of the U.S. drought situation. In this report, we take a look at the history of the “Drought Monitor.” Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Remaining Sugar Inventory Successfully Sold
USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation has announced the results of the latest invitation to sell the remainder of its recently acquired sugar inventory for non-food uses. Julie McPeake has more. Click…
Cattle Futures Close Higher Monday
Cattle futures closed a bit higher Monday after being under pressure last Friday. Randall Weiseman reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Net Farm Income Increase Projected
For 2013, USDA is projecting a net farm income increase, which they note confirms the strength of the farm sector’s solvency. Randall Weiseman has more. Click to Open or Download…
Tips for Picking the Freshest Christmas Tree
While there are some Christmas tree farms around the state, most of the fresh Christmas trees for sale here in California are from Oregon or Washington. There are two ways…
More on USDA Emergency Response Framework
…Vilsack gives us more about the framework. Click to Open or Download Audio Report While Huanglongbing has only been found in one tree in California, we have had several findings…