Several U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) officials will participate in the G8 International Conference on Open Data for Agriculture April 29-30 in Washington, D.C. The conference will host agricultural…
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
…Association, becoming the first woman to chair a U.S. national produce trade association. She served as Chairwoman of the Grower Shipper Association of Central California, and as a member of…
Ag Organizations Weigh in on Immigration Bill
…The long-awaited immigration reform bill was formally introduced this week, and is now getting approval from several agricultural groups. Leaders from the Agriculture Workforce Coalition and United Farm Workers President…
Study Could Change Fertilizer Use
…naturally present in the atmosphere, but is increased through some agricultural processes. Before this study, scientists thought that a higher oxygen level in the soil would lead to a higher…
Another Review for USDA Reports
…Joe Prusacki with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says his agency will take a fresh look at the report situation for the next fiscal year, which starts October first….
USDA March Prices Report
The USDA agricultural prices report for March is out and shows, on average, both crops and livestock products selling for more than last year, but there are some exceptions. Gary…
Weather Means Worry For Growers
Weather experts say Western growers should be prepared to deal with more water supply issue this growing season. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
New Poultry Education Center at Fresno State
…provide hands-on agricultural training and education for students in the Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education Department. For the California State University Department of Animal Sciences and Ag Education, click here….
Foster Farms Gets Humane Certification
Foster Farms is now the largest West Coast poultry producer to earn a humane certification from the American Humane Association. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Vilsack to Congress: Ag Research Necessary
The Agriculture Secretary continues to urge for more money for agricultural research, and says there will be a penalty if the funds aren’t found. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open…
Indonesia Grows as U.S. Export Market
A USDA economist says despite some challenges, Indonesia is poised to continue its growth trend as a U.S. agricultural export market. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Farm Bureau Urges New Ag Labor Program
…Bob Stallman told Congress a new, modern guest-worker program for agricultural workers is needed. Stallman testified to the House’s Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. Farm Bureau urged lawmakers…
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…
Birmingham’s Full Statement about Allocation
…for south-of-the Delta Central Valley Project (CVP) agricultural water service contractors is 25 percent. Although expected, this allocation is very disappointing and exemplifies the issues faced by farmers and other…