If you expected USDA’s Cattle on Feed report to show lower numbers across the board, you were right. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Budget Cuts and Trend Forecasts
Budget cuts and cancelled reports leave livestock analysts with fewer clues to forecast future trends. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Curly Top, Powdery Mildew Seen in Tomatoes
…report As the tomato harvest is underway in Merced and Fresno Counties, both are reporting findings of curly top virus. Curly top virus usual kills young plants. Older plants that…
Demand for Pork Rising in China
Demand for pork in China is growing and one analyst says that’s the main reason for China’s bid to buy Smithfield. Gary Crawford has details. Click to open or download…
Changes to USDA Insurance
USDA is combining some of its Area Risk Protection Insurance offerings for the upcoming crop year. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Residents Can Help Spot Asian Citrus Psyllid
…pests. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Tulare County Ag Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita says it’s up to everyone with citrus trees to keep an eye out…
Surface Water Shortage
…limit future planned double cropping, use available alternative water supplies, and adjust planted acreage to the projected water supply. They offer several more tips. To see the notice, click here….
USDA Meat Production Forecast Changes
There are some changes noted in USDA’s latest forecast for meat production. Rod Bain has the details. Click to open or download audio report…
Produce Prices Show Food Supply Improvement
There has been a big course correction for fresh fruits and vegetables this year. Sabrina Hill explains. Click to open or download audio report USDA economist Ricky Volpe says fresh…
Produce Safety Topic of Farm Forum
…from around the state are invited to learn more about food safety at the the Fresno Grizzlies Community Fund’s “Farm Forum” this week. The topic is “Produce Safety: How Safe…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Confirmed in Tulare
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has confirmed the discovery of six additional Asian citrus psyllids in Tulare County. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio…
Humboldt County Farm Bureau Celebration Planned
…President Paul Wenger are both planning on attending the celebration. Farmers and ranchers from around the state are invited to join the folks in Humbolt County in their celebration, and…
Some of Nation’s Corn Crop Declining
…dryness in the southwestern Corn Belt and it’s showing up in a decline in the condition of the corn crop. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Soil Nutrient Management Seminars Coming Up
There are chances to learn more about soil nutrient management coming up. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report Agriculture professionals wanting to learn more about…