Research in Florida could help California growers fight Huanlongbing disease. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Huanlongbing Disease is a serious threat to California citrus…
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
The new M-COOL rules bring harsh backlash from major livestock organizations. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the National Pork Producers…
Field Days Coming Up
There are several field days coming up around the state. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report. The No-Till Cotton Production Field Day is coming up…
Nothing Sweet About Sugar Surplus
A huge surplus of sugar is causing headaches for producers and USDA policy makers. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Immigration Bill an Uphill Battle
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved its version of an immigration bill, but there is still a long road ahead. The House Speaker, John Boehner (R-Ohio), has had some discouraging comments…
Senate Farm Bill Debates
Before having this week off, the Senate made some progress with their Farm Bill debate. Rod Bain has a recap. Click to open or download audio report….
Dividing Line for Drought and Commodities
How some commodities around the nation are fairing depends on which side of the US drought gradient they’re located. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
A Salute to Military
On this Memorial Day, agriculture honors the military. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack took a moment during his weekly radio…
Practice Food Safety While Marinating Meat
A USDA food safety expert offers tips on how to use marinades on meat and poultry while applying food safety. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio…
Taking a Closer Look at Nutrition
…Post Live forum Future of Food last week, the focus was on the latest trends in food and nutrition. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Fresno County 10th Annual Fruit Trail Opens
…download audio report. The 10th Annual Fresno County Fruit Trail officially opens today. Fresno County is the number one agriculture county in the state, and in the nation. Its Blossom…
USDA Final Rule Amending COOL
…the USDA modifying the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download audio report….
CDFA to Meet with New Farmers and Ranchers
New farmers and ranchers have the chance to tell the CDFA about their experiences at an upcoming meeting. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. The CDFA…
Vilsack Touts Importance of Ag Research
Agriculture research is once again in the spotlight. Susan Carter explains why. Click to open or download audio report….