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…
Almond Board 2013 Election Results
…all over the world enjoy California Almonds as a natural, wholesome and quality food product, making almonds California’s leading agricultural export in terms of value. The Almond Board of California…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Reaction to EPA Info Release
…The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has represented America’s cattle producers since 1898, preserving the heritage and strength of the industry through education and public policy. As the largest association…
Ag Groups Outraged Over EPA Information Leak
…Council. However, the EPA also gave those groups information such as farming family addresses and phone numbers, GPS coordinates, and even names of relatives. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association past president…
Warm, Sunny Weather Cause for Worry
…to Open or Download Audio Report It was the stereotypical California weather for the World Ag Expo this week, sunny, warm, and not a drop of rain. But Agricultural Economist…
Russia Bans U.S. Meat Products
U.S. agricultural officials are reacting to Russia’s suspension of meat imports from the U.S. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention is underway in Florida, and covers many topics relevant to California. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper was at the convention and has this report. Click…
AgNet West Radio Network Now Well Established In California
…television show and was an award-winning news producer for the area’s CBS affiliate. In addition to receiving a Best Newscast award from the Radio and Television News Directors Association, Hill…
Census of Agriculture Past Due
…but there are still some ag operators who have yet to send theirs in. Renee Picanso of National Agricultural Statistics Service says there will be reminders for those who haven’t…