How are marijuana grows affecting agriculture? That’s the topic of a forum this week. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report There are some things most…
More Concerns about Yuba-Sutter Labor Shortage
It looks like peach growers in Yuba and Sutter Counties will have even fewer hands to help with the harvest this year. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download…
Sec. Ross Sends Letter to Dairy Industry
…download audio report CDFA Secretary Karen Ross sent a letter to the dairy industry just after CDFA announced a determination that market conditions warrant another temporary adjustment to the minimum…
Obama’s Climate Change Plan
The President’s comprehensive climate change plan, if enacted, will affect agriculture. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report…
FID Deliveries to End in July Due to Limited Supply
Fresno Irrigation District (FID) water deliveries for 2013 will begin coming to an end by the middle of July for the Fancher and Dry Creek Systems as a result of…
Pressure for Senate to Pass Immigration Bill
…a test vote. It could go to a formal vote Thursday or Friday. Cindy Zimmerman has more on the pressure from agricultural interests. Click to open or download audio report…
USDA May Need New Info for Planting Report
…on planted acreage this week, but will the USDA have to go back and resurvey farmers on their plantings? Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Consumer Report: Will Beef Prices Stabilize?
…supermarket are continuing to climb at a rate far above the general inflation rate. Is there any relief in sight? Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Fresno, Monterey Counties See Ag Growth
With the release of the 2012 Crop Reports, several California counties saw increases in gross crop value. The biggest news comes out of the biggest ag county in the state…
Home Run for Fresno Grizzlies Ag Program
…community garden is already filled with plants, while the demonstration farm is still in the planning phase. Grizzlies Community Relations Coordinator Risa Isard says there are many parts to the…
Mite Problems in Strawberries
…mite population, there’s a new mite causing problems in some areas. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report For Mattock’s comments on mites in almonds, click here….
Climb in Beef Prices Slowing
The climb in cattle and beef prices is slowing a bit at the moment due to some market uncertainty. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Delicate Balance for Pesticides and Pollinators
What are some of the things being done to balance use of pesticides with protecting pollinators and their habitat? Rod Bain tells us. Click to open or download audio report…
Big Mite Problem This Year in Some Areas
A little pest is causing big headaches for some Kern and Ventura County almond growers this year. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Mites are causing…