…As always, the key lawmakers involved with agricultural policy were most gracious and accessible for our news coverage. The exclusive concert for our farm broadcasters earlier this week in the…
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill
…through other safety net choices, will go a long way in ensuring a stable agricultural economy over the next few years. “These bipartisan-supported bills offer a basic-but-broad risk management platform…
Meat and Poultry Production
U.S. red meat and poultry production in 2014 is projected to be above 2013, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Randall Weiseman has more. Click…
AFBF: Farm Bill Markup Underway
…and that’s sure to make for some red eyed late hours for many lawmakers and others who are tuned in to agricultural issues on Capitol Hill. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper…
Napa Wine Event Promotes Agriculture
…for the event, which is held every spring and organized by Napa Grapegrowers association and Napa Valley Vintners. To see our video report on Afternoon in the Vineyards, click here….
California Ag Leader Passes
…years. He was also involved with Sun Maid Raisin Growers and served on its Board of Directors. Over the years, McInturf was appointed to many state and national agricultural positions….
Napa Grapegrowers Field Day
…field day hosted by Napa Valley Grapegrowers association, the UC Cooperative Extension, UC Davis Viticulture and Enology and Napa County Resource Conservation District. Robyn Bishop with Napa Valley Grapegrowers put…
Information Sharing Can Be Simple
One group is showing how the sharing of agricultural information doesn’t have to involve a lot of high tech skills and equipment. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or…
Signal Word Change for Vulcan Insecticide
…has approved a signal word change for MANA’s Vulcan insecticide label. Vulcan insecticide now has a reduced signal word designation of “Caution.” MANA’s Western Region Marketing Leader, John Descary, says…
Vulcan Receives Reduced Signal Word
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a signal word change for MANA’s Vulcan insecticide label. Hear the complete interview with MANA’s Western Region Marketing Leader, John Descary. Click to open…
Some Nations Against Information Sharing
Even in this information age, some nations are still reluctant to share even the most basic agricultural information about production and stocks. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download…
G8 Nations to Share Agriculture Data
At a special international conference in Washington, D.C., the G8 nations will be committing to share their agricultural data with the world and go one step further. Gary Crawford explains….
USDA, Dairy Producers Renew Agreement
…to increase the construction of anaerobic digesters and explore innovative ways to use products previously considered waste streams from dairy production, processing and handling. USDA support for agricultural and waste-to-energy…
Ross to Speak at Workshop on Farm Bill
…The Agricultural Issues Center at U-C Davis is hosting a day-long workshop about the Farm Bill and what it means for western agriculture. The university promises insightful presentations and in-depth…