UC researchers are helping growers find alternatives to methyl bromide. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Since the 1960’s, California growers have used the soil fumigant…
California Water Research Projects
…Click to Open or Download Audio Report Nine groups will share more than $1.1 million in awards to support laboratory and pilot scale research studies in the field of water…
Future Health of Farm Economy
…farm income, asset value and debt. These could be key to the future health of the farm economy. Gary Crawford has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Considerations for Agritourism Businesses
…instance, what level of legal liability must the landowner operating an agritourism site consider when inviting customers to their business? Rod Bain has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Desalination, Water Purification Research Projects Funded
…be leveraged to support a total of $3 million in research. “Desalination and other advanced water treatment technologies have the potential to provide new water sources for communities,” Commissioner Connor…
California Headlines: Gill’s Mealybug, California Grape Record, Honey Production
…to Open or Download Audio Report Pistachio growers and pest control advisors gathered in Tulare County last week to get a look at damage caused by Gill’s Mealybug. Most of…
Not Everyone Happy with COOL Rule
Back in May USDA issued a new rule for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling to bring the U.S. into compliance with a World Trade Organization finding that the program violated…
Rim Fire Continues to Burn
The Rim fire continues to burn in the Sierra Nevada, consuming homes along with ag land. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The fire has…
Midwest Drought Continues
Corn and soybean producers in the Midwest are hoping for relief soon from the heat to help their crops. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Online Farm Games for Families
…has made updates to their My American Farm website. Julie McPeake has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report To visit the My American Farm website, click here….
Farm Income Could Change
The top USDA economist says this week’s 2013 farm income forecast may not be the last word on the subject. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
California Agriculture Headlines
…destruction coming out of the Rim Fire burning in the Sierra Nevada. Cattle ranchers are reporting loss of cattle in the blaze. So far, they’re not able to tell how…
National Agriculture Headlines for the Week
Sabrina Hill has some of the week’s top agriculture headlines. Click to Open or Download Audio Report We continue our series on immigration reform. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains why…
Best Management Practices For Almond Industry and Bees
…whole story here. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Click to Open or Download Audio Report Click to Open or Download Audio Report Click to Open or Download Audio…