The USDA is taking a cold hard look at climate change. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
AgNet West Radio Network Now Well Established In California
…the most local and targeted farm radio network in California, the nation’s top agricultural state. AgNet West broadcasts are localized for California listeners, and originate from Fresno County, the No….
Census of Agriculture Past Due
…but there are still some ag operators who have yet to send theirs in. Renee Picanso of National Agricultural Statistics Service says there will be reminders for those who haven’t…
Blossom Trail Celebrates 25 Years
…and the main event is an unguided tour through the beautiful springtime blooms of Fresno County orchards. Several other events celebrate the Blossom Trail and the area’s agricultural base, with…
American Farm Bureau Federation on Japan Trade
…or Download Audio Report AFBF President Bob Tallman says “This is great news for American cattle producers and it should have positive ripple effects for other U.S. food and agricultural…
New Tool for California Farmers to Stay Informed
…information and a calendar of events. AgNet West is the most local and targeted farm radio network in California, the nation’s top agricultural state. It broadcasts agricultural news across the…
California Students Win USDA Contest
Three California students are among only 30 in the nation to win the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
College Students To Learn About Ag Careers
Selected college students will get a chance to learn more about agricultural careers during USDA’s upcoming annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
New Website Helps With Pest Management
…anywhere, since all you need is a computer or smart phone. You’ll find answers to crop pest problems on the University of California Integrated pest management Program website. For example,…
Census of Agriculture Forms Due Soon
…better decisions about farm safety net programs and policies. The census collects detailed data covering nearly every facet of U.S. agriculture. It looks at land use and ownership, production practices,…
Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
…week continued to remind producers to complete forms for the Census of Agriculture-the only source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial agricultural data for every county in the nation. The 2012…
Pear Growers Hope for Good Weather
…in California. Again the North Coast Pear Research meeting is set for Wednesday, February 13th at the Ukiah Agricultural Center- 890 North Bush Street in Ukiah. For more information, click…
USDA Announces Speakers for Ag Forum
…on speakers and registration, click here. Complete USDA news release below: USDA Announces Speakers for the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, former Senator Thomas Daschle to speak…
CA Rice Industry Helps Wildlife
…the state’s ideal climate, water supply and innovative farming methods produce some of the highest rice yields in the world. And supports an abundance of wildlife in California’s rice fields….