Now that the U.S. Senate has passed comprehensive immigration reform, the leader of California’s largest farming organization says the House of Representatives should follow suit. Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks Reports
There were a few surprises in USDA’s Acreage and Grain Stocks reports. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report…
New Standards for School Snacks and Drinks
America’s schools are poised to have vending machines and snack bars stocked with healthy choices. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Sustainable/Organic Production Seminar
An upcoming seminar focuses on sustainable and organic farming in some of California’s biggest ag producing areas. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report People in the…
Almond Board: Almond Quality and Food Safety Symposium
The Almond Quality and Food Safety Symposium is next week in Modesto. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report The Almond Board of California holds the…
Fresh Produce Sales Up
A strong start to the year for fresh produce. Sabrina Hill reports on the United Fresh Fresh Facts report. Click to open or download audio report The United Fresh Produce…
Immigration Bill goes to the House
The issue of immigration reform is now in the House of Representative’s court. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Senate Passes Immigration Reform Bill
The Senate has passed the Immigration Reform Bill with a vote of 68 to 32. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report Chanting breaks in the…
Funding for Fairs to be Discussed
…this state’s agricultural heritage,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “From the annual exhibitions to year-round community based activities – fairs continue to help educate and entertain. They remain an important…
San Diego Designated Natural Disaster Area
San Diego is now added to the list of several California counties designated as a primary natural disaster area. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report It’s…
Florida Case Has Nationwide Implications
…– in an agricultural case represented by a Sacramento legal foundation. Gary Cooper has details. Click to open or download audio report For more information about the case, click here….
Supreme Court Sides With Florida Landowner In Permit Fight
…local land-use regulations into federal constitutional questions,” Kagan wrote. “It deprives state and local governments of the flexibility they need to enhance their communities —to ensure environmentally sound and economically…
Nematodes Could Fight Other Pests in Corn
…and Swiss researchers are looking at better ways to apply nematodes in fields to battle a pest to corn crops. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Proposed Free Trade Agreement
…free trade agreement proposed between the US and European Union could mean expanded markets for our nation’s ag exports. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report…