…year for the beef industry. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Beef exports are already set hit record-breaking sales for 2012, as the final numbers are…
ASTA Seed News: Shifting Trends for Specialty Crop Seeds
…career path has landed him in the CEO position of one of the world’s global vegetable seed companies, HM.CLAUSE, his hands-on farm background and understanding comes in handy. At this…
ASTA Seed Conference This Week
The annual American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference is this week in Arizona. Our Gary Cooper is there and has this report. Click to Open or Download…
College Students To Learn About Ag Careers
Selected college students will get a chance to learn more about agricultural careers during USDA’s upcoming annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
ASTA: CA Seed Researcher Comments On Intellectual Property Rights
…from University of California, Davis, says the rights for companies to protect their investments are critical to advancement of seed technologies needed to keep driving vegetable varieties forward. Her comments…
ASTA – Intellectual Property Rights & Impact On New Seed Varieties
…Seed Conference in Arizona. Speaking to a Chinese delegation of seed company operatives at the ASTA conference, Johnson addressed the important area of intellectual property rights as Chinese companies seek…
ASTA – American Seed Trade Association Veggie/Flower Conference
Farmers certainly know seeds are the basis from which all crops come, but there’s a lot more going into research and development of vegetable seeds nowadays than many farmers may…
Weather Hurts Vegetable Crops
There’s been a lot of news coverage on the citrus freeze, but many other crops are facing significant weather damage. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
USDA Microloans for Small Farms
…graduate to commercial credit and expand their operations. The USDA says the microloan program will also provide a less burdensome, more simplified application process in comparison to traditional farm loans….
Pistachio Growers Watch for Mealybugs
It’s that time of year when pistachio growers need to be on the lookout for an orchard pest. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report David Haviland,…
Census of Agriculture Forms Due Soon
Have you returned your 2012 Census of Agriculture form? Sabrina Hill has more on why it’s important to do just that. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Ag secretary…
Pistachio Shipment Reports Have Good News
Shipment reports show a good increase for pistachios. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Richard Matoian is the Executive Director of American Pistachio Growers. He says…
Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
…week continued to remind producers to complete forms for the Census of Agriculture-the only source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial agricultural data for every county in the nation. The 2012…
Producers Learn About Exporting
…discussed the opportunities California companies have in the Canadian markets. Pomper said Canada is a very good first step for companies that want to start exporting because of the proximity…