A Central California farmer says it’s time to work together to fight the state’s problem with illegal marijuana grows operated by drug cartels. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or…
Growers/Processors Learn about Food Safety
The Almond Board of California held its annual Almond Quality and Food Safety Symposium this week in Modesto. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Several speakers…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Four
It’s harvest season for the state’s most dangerous crop. Sabrina Hill continues our series on marijuana and California agriculture, with what you should do if you suspect someone is using…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Three
…marijuana and California agriculture. Click to open or download audio report There are many problems when marijuana growers move into ag land.. and one of those problems is the destruction…
New Edition of the Citrus Expo E-news Available
California citrus growers are encouraged to attend the World’s Premier Citrus Expo on August 14-15 in Fort Myers, Florida. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Two
…said as his workers were picking grapes, people from the drug operation would often be spotted running through his vineyards. It’s a series situation, because often those people with large…
Congressman Costa on Future of the Farm Bill
…Click to open or download audio report Congressman Jim Costa represents a large part of California’s ag land – right in the middle of the state. He sat down with…
UFW Foundation Speaks on Immigration Reform
…Foundation. She says immigration is vital for keeping the agriculture workforce available in California. Click here to read a statement from UFW President Arturo Rodriguez about the immigration reform bill….
Almond Crop Forecast
The 2013 California Almond Objective Measurement Report by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service shows a decline for this year. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part One
…just the first segment in a multi-part series on marijuana and California’s ag industry. For more of Mim’s comments on marijuana in California, click the following links. A few signs…
CFBF President’s Statement on Immigration Bill
Now that the U.S. Senate has passed comprehensive immigration reform, the leader of California’s largest farming organization says the House of Representatives should follow suit. Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
Sustainable/Organic Production Seminar
An upcoming seminar focuses on sustainable and organic farming in some of California’s biggest ag producing areas. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report People in the…
Almond Board: Almond Quality and Food Safety Symposium
The Almond Quality and Food Safety Symposium is next week in Modesto. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report The Almond Board of California holds the…
Senate Passes Immigration Reform Bill
…to 32. California senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein both voted in favor of the bill. Just after the Senate’s historic vote to pass the Immigration Reform Bill, American Farm…