…Farm Service Agency says different parts of USDA are working together to provide risk management tools for ag producers. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Discovery Could Lead to Heat-Resistant Lettuce
A new scientific discovery could lead to heat-tolerant lettuce plants. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. A team of researchers led by UC Davis plant…
Heat Illness Prevention Training
…of heat illness prevention: drinking plenty of cool water; ready access to shade; full and complete training; and written procedures identifying the the business’ heat illness prevention program. Employers will…
USDA To Continue Monthly Milk Reports
Dairy interests will get a monthly USDA milk production report after all. However, they can expect a streamlined report. Gary Crawford has details. Click to open or download audio report….
Managing Risks in Agriculture
A USDA official says managing risks in agriculture includes planning and diversification. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Low Snowpack Levels Bad News for Growers
The mountain snowpack accumulations for California will be well below normal this year, the second consecutive year for such low totals. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio…
Beetle Causes Problems for Citrus Exports
Another concern for California citrus growers. Now, beetle eggs could interrupt exports to South Korea. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. South Korea is the…
Fruit Growers Seeing Higher Prices
Many fruit growers have seen higher prices received for the produce they grow during the first part of this year. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio…
Plans May Change for Hog Producers
…sows farrow over the next six months, but the new USDA corn stocks and plantings reports may change those plans. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
USDA Planting Report
The USDA’s Prospective Plantings and Grain Stocks reports are out. Rod Bain gives us a quick look at some of the highlights. Click to open or download audio report….
Wenger Says Nitrates a Big Issue for 2013
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger says nitrates are a top concern for California growers this year. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. AgNet West caught…
USDA March Prices Report
…shows, on average, both crops and livestock products selling for more than last year, but there are some exceptions. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Wenger Says Not to Let Up on Legislators
…to open or download audio report. California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger spoke at the Outlook 2013 Conference held by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. He…
Beef Prices to go Up
…smallest amount of cattle in the last 17 years. Consumers can expect that to be reflected at the grocery story. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….