…Secretary to transfer funds to keep meat inspectors on the job. That news is certainly welcomed by the meat industry. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Heat Illness Training
Heat illness prevention training will begin soon around the state. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. The first in a series of seminars to help…
Even Less Water for Central Valley Farmers
…percent. The general manager of Westlands Water District, Thomas Birmingham, says the water supply reductions facing farmers will devastate the local communities and that local communities face more than $1…
Secretary Ross Optimistic about CA Ag
…by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Sabrina Hill was there and has this report. Click to open or download audio report. Growers, farm managers, and others…
Growers Speak at Water Hearing
A group of Central California growers are now waiting to hear if their testimony at a public hearing in Sacramento will make a difference when it comes to their water…
Weather Means Worry For Growers
Weather experts say Western growers should be prepared to deal with more water supply issue this growing season. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Ag Day at the State Capitol
It was a rainy Ag Day at the State Capitol, still hundreds of people took part. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report….
California Agriculture Important to the Nation
Agriculture and national security – one California ag commissioner says the two are related. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Monterey County Ag Commissioner Eric Lauritzen…
Waiting for a Budget
…continues, as does the sequestration. The Agriculture Secretary gave reporters an update this week. Susan Carter reports on what he had to say. Click to open or download audio report….
USDA Raises Meat Production Outlook
USDA raised the total meat and poultry production for March as increased beef, broiler and turkey stock are expected. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Agriculture and Health Care Reform
…has more. Click to open or download audio report. The new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will go into effect in January of 2014, but small businesses owners –…
USDA Stopping Some Reports
Starting in April, USDA will be suspending several of its regular statistical reports. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Global Cotton Production Forecast
Global cotton production, consumption, and trade are all forecast higher in USDA’s latest projection. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Natural Products Expo Features Foods
Thousands of food industry professionals were among the 70,000 people who gathered in Anaheim for the Natural Products Expo. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report….