…speakers are scheduled, discussing everything from compost in the orchard to almond sensory evaluation. The symposium is Tuesday, July 2, at the Modesto Center Plaza. For more information, click here….
Fresh Produce Sales Up
A strong start to the year for fresh produce. Sabrina Hill reports on the United Fresh Fresh Facts report. Click to open or download audio report The United Fresh Produce…
Immigration Bill goes to the House
The issue of immigration reform is now in the House of Representative’s court. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Senate Passes Immigration Reform Bill
The Senate has passed the Immigration Reform Bill with a vote of 68 to 32. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report Chanting breaks in the…
Funding for Fairs to be Discussed
…this state’s agricultural heritage,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “From the annual exhibitions to year-round community based activities – fairs continue to help educate and entertain. They remain an important…
San Diego Designated Natural Disaster Area
San Diego is now added to the list of several California counties designated as a primary natural disaster area. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report It’s…
Florida Case Has Nationwide Implications
…– in an agricultural case represented by a Sacramento legal foundation. Gary Cooper has details. Click to open or download audio report For more information about the case, click here….
Nematodes Could Fight Other Pests in Corn
…and Swiss researchers are looking at better ways to apply nematodes in fields to battle a pest to corn crops. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Proposed Free Trade Agreement
…free trade agreement proposed between the US and European Union could mean expanded markets for our nation’s ag exports. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Marijuana and Central Valley Farms Forum
How are marijuana grows affecting agriculture? That’s the topic of a forum this week. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report There are some things most…
More Concerns about Yuba-Sutter Labor Shortage
It looks like peach growers in Yuba and Sutter Counties will have even fewer hands to help with the harvest this year. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download…
Sec. Ross Sends Letter to Dairy Industry
…download audio report CDFA Secretary Karen Ross sent a letter to the dairy industry just after CDFA announced a determination that market conditions warrant another temporary adjustment to the minimum…
Obama’s Climate Change Plan
The President’s comprehensive climate change plan, if enacted, will affect agriculture. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report…
FID Deliveries to End in July Due to Limited Supply
Fresno Irrigation District (FID) water deliveries for 2013 will begin coming to an end by the middle of July for the Fancher and Dry Creek Systems as a result of…