The photos show the day began early in Ft. Myers at the Lee Civic Center with final preparation for the exhibitors to arrive and begin setting up. Cooking being done…
The Market Access Program
How much do you know about the Market Access Program? Rod Bain explains how it helps expand foreign markets to US ag goods. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Boosting Nutritional Value of Rice
Rice is one of the most important commodities in the world and now USDA research could improve its nutritional value. Sabrina Hill tells us what scientists are discovering. Click to…
The Kearney Grape Day Happening Tomorrow
The Kearney Grape Day is happening tomorrow at the Kearney Research and Extension Center. For more information on the event, click here. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Citrus Industry E-news: Fast Track; Snails; Citrus Expo
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive from Florida includes reports from growers who will be participating in the Fast Track program, news of snails in groves, and…
Secrets to Decline in Honey Bee Health
Researchers are unlocking more of the secrets to the decline in honey bee health. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download audio report USDA Agricultural Research Service…
House Working Group Agreement on Nutrition Bill
With information out that a House working group has reached an agreement on the Nutrition Bill, some in our nation’s capitol wonder whether a farm bill can be completed by…
CattleWomen’s Fundraiser Coming Up
…The Fresno-Kings County CattleWomen is a nonprofit organization that promotes the beef industry through things like educational programs, public outreach and a scholarship program. It’s part of the statewide California…
Citrus Industry E-news: Moving HLB Research to the Grove
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive from Florida includes reports on a request for more HLB research and on moving greening research to the grove. Want to…
ACP Spraying in Tulare, Citrus Program Extended
…in the state, officials are taking no chances. Meanwhile, the CDFA has extended the California Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program for an additional four years. The program was created…
Immigration and Food Security
…on immigration reform point to several conclusions. Vilsack also says that the immigration policy in the Senate bill is not a free pass or an amnesty program for illegal immigrants….
IREC Field Day
The Intermountain Research and Extension Center invites growers to its annual field day next week. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report Registration begins at 7:30…
Research at Center for Produce Safety
We continue our series on food safety, with more on the Center for Produce Safety at UC Davis. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report The Center…
Vilsack Opposes Cutting SNAP from Farm Bill
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is making his opinions very clear on issues revolving around the Farm Bill and nutrition assistance programs like SNAP. Gary Crawford has the story. Click to…
