Some Central California growers are exploring the use of cover crops and no-till methods to save water and improve the soil. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio…
No-Till Cotton Production
…management, using crop covers, and water conservation at a field day in Western Fresno. Cropping systems specialist with the University of California, Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell organized the event and shared…
Specialty Crops and the Farm Bill
During the Memorial Day recess, Senate Agriculture Committee chair, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, visited a fruit farm in her home state to talk about specialty crop provisions in the farm…
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…
Update on Senate Farm Bill Debate
…have prohibited crop insurance payments for tobacco failed earlier today. Also failing, the amendment that would have allowed states to require special labeling for foods that contain GMOs. Below is…
ASA Releases Video Touting Sugar Program
…encouraged domestic production,” the video said of America’s foreign dependence and resulting sugar rationing in the 1940s. “Now, we have affordable, homegrown supplies. But that might soon change if some…
Senate Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…the guest-worker part of the bill is different because it creates an at-will program that not only allows workers to follow the crop schedules, but makes it easier for growers…
CA Crops Different from Others
California crops have some special qualities and it’s thanks to the unique attributes of our state. Sabrina Hill talks with a grower in Imperial County who has a surprising crop…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…that were included in the Senate-passed legislation. Included in the House version are provisions funding key specialty crop priorities such as: • Specialty Crop Block Grants funded at $72.5 million…
Costa Supports Advancing the Farm Bill, Calls for House Action
…the production of specialty crops. $375 million for the Specialty Crop Block Grants Program over the life of the 2013 Farm Bill to strengthen the market for the specialty crops…
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill
…solid start for a farm bill that serves America’s farm and ranch families. The emphasis on crop insurance as a risk management tool, combined with flexibility that the measures offer…
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
…proud of the investments we make in this bill. Our farmers continuously tell us that crop insurance is the backbone of the farm safety net. The FARRM Act only makes…
Farm Bill Markups
…cut from nutrition assistance, and $6.9 billion cut from conservation. Some programs did make it through, not only without cuts, but with increases. That includes disaster aid and crop insurance….
Meat and Poultry Production
U.S. red meat and poultry production in 2014 is projected to be above 2013, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Randall Weiseman has more. Click…