…he says, will be in food production and economic strength. He told the House Ag Committee that putting money into agricultural research means more than just helping crops and livestock….
New License Plate Supports Agriculture
…the words “Food, fiber, fuel, flora.” Proceeds from the plate will go to the National FFA, 4H and other agricultural education programs. The plates will cost $50 originally, and $40…
Almond Board 2013 Election Results
…all over the world enjoy California Almonds as a natural, wholesome and quality food product, making almonds California’s leading agricultural export in terms of value. The Almond Board of California…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Reaction to EPA Info Release
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…
Local Food Movement Gains Momentum
The local food movement is gaining momentum, so what does it mean for farmers? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Karen Halliburton Barber is an assistant…
Bovine Tuberculosis Detected at Tulare County Dairy
…during routine slaughter inspection. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) veterinarians, in coordination with their counterparts at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), began testing herds that may…
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,…
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….
Irrigation Seminars at World Ag Expo
…are scheduled for the expo’s final day, February 14th. The first seminar of the will be on mechanized irrigation strategies and how different irrigation systems provide value both upstream and…
Ag Industry Scores Big with the Super Bowl
A national survey shows that food producers and sellers score big during Super Bowl week. Gary Crawford has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Faces of Farming & Ranching Winner Announced
…Stone in North Carolina… and Will Gilmer dairy farmer in Alabama. The winners will share their stories and experiences to help answer consumer questions about how raising and growing food…
