…funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Costa also offered an amendment that would create a pilot program to help rural municipalities address nitrate contamination in their drinking water…
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…
Agriculture Secretary Against Big SNAP Cuts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says cuts in the SNAP program in the House version of the farm bill would hurt farmers. Gary Crawford explains. Click to open or download audio…
Restrictions Lifted for Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
…163 square miles, each area with a five-mile radius surrounding the sites where the insects were found. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS),…
Drip Irrigation in Alfalfa
Some alfalfa growers are finding success with drip irrigation over flood methods. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Todd Rinkenberger is the Western US Sales Sales…
Drought Contributing to Western Wildfires
Hot dry weather in parts of the West are starting to fuel up potential wildfire concerns. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Citrus Industry E-news: Nutrition; Fruit Drop; Black Spot; Crop Forecast
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes the latest citrus crop forecast, an update on black spot and a report on nutrition and fruit drop. Want to…
Agritourism in California
…communities. According to the UC Small Farm Program, agritourism can include anything from farm stands to tours, youth camps, and even winery weddings. There’s a broad definition, but it basically…
Stallman on Boehner and House Farm Bill
…including the farmers who feed them and those concerned with nutrition programs, real optimism that Washington can get important work done in 2013. In return, today he has been attacked…
Boehner Supports House Farm Bill
…all Americans, including the farmers who feed them and those concerned with nutrition programs, real optimism that Washington can get important work done in 2013.” He goes on to discuss…
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…
Possible New Entry in Trans-Pacific Partnership
The potential entry of one of the United State’s biggest trading partners into the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations next month could be huge for some agricultural exports. Cindy Zimmerman has the…
Dealing with Race 4 Fusarium
…Click to open or download audio report. UC Cotton Extension Specialist Dr. Bob Hutmacher spoke at the cotton field day in Western Fresno County this week. He said growers need…
