…your land to grow marijuana. Click to open or download audio report Marijuana grows are causing serious problems for some farmers around the state. California has become a popular place…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Three
…had a different plant growing. There are some signs growers can watch for which could tell them if a drug operation is using their land. Look for entry points around…
Costa Has Concerns About Immigration Bill
Congressman Jim Costa has some concerns about the immigration reform bill. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report To see Costa’s full comment on the immigration bill,…
Consumers May Pay Less for Pork
Supermarkets may have incentives this holiday week to mark down prices for that “other white meat”. Gary Crawford explains. Click to open or download audio report…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Two
…series. Click to open or download audio report Dennis Simonian is a prominent Fresno County grower, with a popular area produce store. During a seminar on marijuana and legal agriculture,…
Congressman Costa on Future of the Farm Bill
…Click to open or download audio report Congressman Jim Costa represents a large part of California’s ag land – right in the middle of the state. He sat down with…
UFW Foundation Speaks on Immigration Reform
The United Farm Workers Foundation speaks up about immigration reform. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report The United Farm Workers Foundation is urging the House to…
Vilsack Discusses Importance of Farm Bill
The nation’s agriculture secretary spells out why the farm bill is so important. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Almond Crop Forecast
…or download audio report The forecast at 1.85 billion meat pounds, which down 7.5 percent from May’s subjective forecast and down 2 percent from last year’s crop. Production for the…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part One
It’s just like nearly any other national crop: When it comes to marijuana, California grows the best, or at least some of the biggest, plants. That’s one of the reasons…
CFBF President’s Statement on Immigration Bill
Now that the U.S. Senate has passed comprehensive immigration reform, the leader of California’s largest farming organization says the House of Representatives should follow suit. Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks Reports
There were a few surprises in USDA’s Acreage and Grain Stocks reports. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report…
New Standards for School Snacks and Drinks
America’s schools are poised to have vending machines and snack bars stocked with healthy choices. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Sustainable/Organic Production Seminar
An upcoming seminar focuses on sustainable and organic farming in some of California’s biggest ag producing areas. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report People in the…