The California Department of Food and Agriculture has scheduled a hearing to consider temporary changes to all five milk price classes. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download…
Almond Board Meeting This Week
The Almond Board of California is having it’s annual meeting this week in Sacramento. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The meeting was moved from…
Census Adds Information on Christmas Trees
…has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Later this month, just about every farmer will find a census form. Included this time are questions for Christmas tree farmers….
Winter Farmers Markets Gain Popularity
Winter farmer’s markets are becoming more common. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The markets were once only in warmer months, but the national farmer’s market directory has seen…
Could “Fiscal Cliff” Push the Farm Bill?
Could any possible agreement on the fiscal cliff be used as a vehicle for passage of a farm bill? The USDA’s Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download…
Senate Passes Russia Trade Bill
Both houses of Congress have now approved giving Russia most favored nation trade status, which should boost ag exports. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio…
New Peterson Farm Bros Video Promotes Ag
…or Download Audio Report The Peterson Farm Bros are at it again.. They’re following up their hit “I’m a farmer and I grow it” with “Farmer Style”. It’s a parody…
FDA Increases Irradiation Allowances
…more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report In meat products, the FDA amended the food additive regulations to provide for a higher safe use of ionizing radiation to treat…
New GOP Members on Ag Committee
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas announced the new Republican Members who are expected to serve on the Committee in the 113th Congress. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Lower Insurance Premiums for Rice, Soybeans
…Click to Open or Download Audio Report It’s part of the Agriculture Department’s project to improve the crop insurance program. The crop insurance program is privately ran, but federally subsidized….
Good Year for Olive Oil
It’s a good year for olive oil. In fact, the harvest could be a record breaker this year. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The…
Slight Upswing in Dairy Sales
California’s dairies are seeing a slight upswing in sales. The holidays typically boost dairy sales, which is desperately needed by many dairies around the state. Click to Open or Download…
UC Davis Ag Video Series
U-C Davis has launched a new ag-related video series on YouTube. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It’s titled “Nine Billion Mouths to Feed – The…
Wenger Questions Policy of Endorsements
…Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report He said he’s concerned that some of the endorsements may weaken their membership and he would like to see the federation…