…CDFA Secretary Karen Ross calls California’s fairs “an integral part of this state’s agricultural heritage.” However, in 2011, funding for California’s fairs was eliminated as part of the state’s budgetary…
Florida Case Has Nationwide Implications
Property owners nationwide are applauding the outcome of a U.S. Supreme Court decision – in an agricultural case represented by a Sacramento legal foundation. Gary Cooper has details. Click to…
Supreme Court Sides With Florida Landowner In Permit Fight
…local land-use regulations into federal constitutional questions,” Kagan wrote. “It deprives state and local governments of the flexibility they need to enhance their communities —to ensure environmentally sound and economically…
Proposed Free Trade Agreement
A new regional free trade agreement proposed between the US and European Union could mean expanded markets for our nation’s ag exports. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or…
Marijuana and Central Valley Farms Forum
…several presentations including: marijuana grows on Central Valley agricultural lands; ramifications of marijuana grows on private land; how to draft a lease to evict an illicit grower from private land;…
Pressure for Senate to Pass Immigration Bill
Agricultural interests are pressing the Senate to pass immigration reform this week. The pressure could be working, as the bill passed a key hurdle Monday in a test vote. It…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…years to prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests and diseases. Maintains level funding ($1.75 billion) for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) that assists farmers with upgrades that…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Scheduled
…of California presents a multifaceted program of production and environmental research results, marketing activities and guest speakers on a variety of subjects of interest to almond growers and handlers. For…
Restrictions Lifted for Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
Restrictions have been lifted on the movement of citrus fruit and citrus plants in Tulare County following the completion of agricultural officials’ activities in response to detections of the Asian…
U.S. Dairy Update
U.S. dairy exports are booming, while around the nation fluid milk consumption continues its decline. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Stallman on Boehner and House Farm Bill
…groups with no interest in the agricultural economy or the farm and ranch families who underpin our rural economies have reacted by promoting inaction, effectively supporting no reform, no progress….
Boehner Supports House Farm Bill
…some of the controversy surround the bill, saying “it is unfortunate that outside political groups with no interest in the agricultural economy or the farm and ranch families who underpin…
AgNeTVideo: Fresh from D’Vine
We talk with Frank Devine of Fresh From D’Vine Produce Stand in Salinas. Click here for the Fresh From D’Vine Facebook page….
Ag Producers and Social Media
…for California Bountiful. With more than 3,000 followers on his business facebook page alone, he knows a bit about social media marketing. Hear more of McShane’s comments below. Click to…
