As we told you last week, it’s rice planting time in California, but around the nation rice plantings are running behind. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download…
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
…– Kenny Lund, Allen Lund Company, Inc. · Chairman, United Fresh Foundation – Steve Grinstead, Grinstead Enterprises The following current At-Large Board Members will continue their service on the Board:…
China Closes Doors to California Citrus
California’s citrus industry is figuring out its next move as its second-largest export market bans all shipments from our state. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Helping the Honey Bee Population
…hosted by “Project Apis m.” Attendees will view various plants in a demonstration bee pasture, and learn more about the benefits of planting a bee forage cover crop. A key…
Should State Agencies “Choose Californian”?
A bill before state lawmakers would force state agencies to buy California produce rather than getting produce from other states. Sabrina Hill explains. Click to open or download audio report….
Increase of Cattle in Feedlots
It could come as a surprise to some.There’s an increase of cattle placed in feedlots – up from March of last year according to USDA’s latest Cattle On Feed Report….
Names of Meat Cuts Changing
What’s in a name? Well, when it comes to meat – apparently a lot. Rod Bain reports on why some names of cuts are changing. Click to open or download…
Poultry Inspection Plan Still Controversial
…major changes to the way poultry is inspected for safety at poultry processing plants. The plan is still controversial. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Ag Organizations Weigh in on Immigration Bill
…we are pleased with this first step in the process. We look forward to working with Senate and House leaders as comprehensive immigration reform legislation is introduced and moves its…
Possible Changes to Livestock Antibiotic Rules
Are some changes in store for livestock antibiotic rules? Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Vilsack Defends Research Decisions
…or download audio report. Lawmakers in the House Ag Appropriations Sub Committee grilled Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the topic of research this week – specifically the closing of some…
Vilsack Discusses Effects of Sequestration
…Vilsack outlined for lawmakers some of the many effects of budget sequestration that we will see later on. Gary Crawford reports from Washington. Click to open or download audio report….
Stop Pests From Spreading
April is when the USDA kicks off its annual awareness campaign on how to stop invasive pests from spreading. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Time to Vaccinate Horses for West Nile Virus
…or download audio report. West Nile Virus peaked in California a number of years ago, but it still remains a risk. In 2012, West Nile Virus infection was confirmed in…