…Director says farmers and ranchers are managing climate change and reducing the impacts of it on their operations. Rod Bain has the story. Click to open or download audio report….
New Leader for Citrus Board
A Florida citrus industry veteran is taking the helm at the California Citrus Research Board. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Ken Keck will join…
April Named “Invasive Pest Awareness Month”
Problems with invasive pests take center stage for the month of April. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download audio report. The USDA has named April “invasive…
Fewer Field Crops for California
California’s dreary water situation and ever-increasing farmland prices are leading to fewer field crop acres this year. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. The U-S…
Finding New Technology for Drought Problems
…new technologies – that’s the goal of several research groups and universities with funding from USDA Conservation Innovation Grants. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Drought Problems Around the U.S.
…state having water problems. In fact, the latest drought monitor report shows just how stubbornly persistent the current drought is. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Another Review for USDA Reports
Will the USDA bring back some of its reports? Sabrina Hill has the answer. Click to open or download audio report. The USDA will reevaluate its reports again for 2013….
Teamwork Within USDA For Risk Management
…Farm Service Agency says different parts of USDA are working together to provide risk management tools for ag producers. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Discovery Could Lead to Heat-Resistant Lettuce
…to year-round lettuce production in those areas. The discovery could also be important in the future, as scientist continue to warn of global climate change, and rising temperatures around the…
Heat Illness Prevention Training
How can you keep your workers safe and make sure you’re following the law? Heat illness prevention is the topic of several workshops coming up. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
USDA To Continue Monthly Milk Reports
Dairy interests will get a monthly USDA milk production report after all. However, they can expect a streamlined report. Gary Crawford has details. Click to open or download audio report….
Managing Risks in Agriculture
A USDA official says managing risks in agriculture includes planning and diversification. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Low Snowpack Levels Bad News for Growers
The mountain snowpack accumulations for California will be well below normal this year, the second consecutive year for such low totals. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio…
Beetle Causes Problems for Citrus Exports
Another concern for California citrus growers. Now, beetle eggs could interrupt exports to South Korea. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. South Korea is the…