WASHINGTON (Feb. 20, 2013) — Early this week the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) was notified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the agency had been collecting information from…
National Pork Producers Council Reaction to EPA Info Release
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 20, 2013 – The National Pork Producers Council is extremely troubled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s release earlier this month to several activist groups of personal…
Ag Groups Outraged Over EPA Information Leak
Outrage over the Environmental Protection Agency’s release of information about farmers that was supposed to be confidential. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The Environmental Protection…
Warm, Sunny Weather Cause for Worry
…to Open or Download Audio Report It was the stereotypical California weather for the World Ag Expo this week, sunny, warm, and not a drop of rain. But Agricultural Economist…
Russia Bans U.S. Meat Products
U.S. agricultural officials are reacting to Russia’s suspension of meat imports from the U.S. Gary Crawford 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
…The agency of the USDA responsible for the Census of Agriculture now begins work to collect remaining outstanding survey forms. The deadline for turning in the forms has now passed,…
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…
CAPCA Conferences Coming Up
…at the San Bruno Veterans Memorial Recreation Center. All you have to do is go online to CAPCAed.com AND look for upcoming classes in the middle of the web page….
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…
Strawberry Growers Fight Weather
…Maria, in particular to fields lacking frost protection. When the mercury dips below 34 degrees, and depending for how long, you’ll start to see damage to the plant’s flower and…
