Sabrina Hill has some of the week’s top agriculture headlines. Click to Open or Download Audio Report We continue our series on immigration reform. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains why…
Ag Secretary Continues Push on Immigration
The Agriculture Secretary tells reporters what he sees as important about commonsense immigration reform. Susan Carter has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
USDA Climate Report Published
The Climate Change Program Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of the Chief Economist today released and requested public comments on the report Science-Based Methods for Entity-Scale…
More on Honey Bee Research
Bees are vitally important to agriculture and a researcher in a nearby state is working hard to improve the future outlook for honey bees. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open…
California Pastures Remain Poor
California is still struggling when it comes to the conditions of our rangeland and pastures. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report US Agriculture Department meteorologist…
‘Recall Ready’ Training
Is your agriculture business “Recall Ready?” If you’re not sure, then the United Fresh Produce Association has an upcoming workshop you may be interested in. Their Recall Ready training workshop…
California Agriculture Headlines
…vines and turning to other crops. Introducing kids to agriculture is the theme of a training program. School gardens can be a great way to introduce kids to agriculture. And…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. Payments to Brazil
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says U.S. payments to Brazil being jeopardized underscores the urgent need for Congress to pass a farm bill as soon as possible. Click to Open or…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Economic Security
In a recent radio address, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in order to bring about future economic security to the nation, the Congressional gridlock must be shattered. Click to Open…
Agriculture Crimes a Serious Problem
Agriculture crimes are a serious problem around California – especially in the state’s top producing county, Fresno. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims spoke recently on that topic, and explained how…
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in response to the discovery of the Oriental fruit fly in portions of the 29th Senate District that cover Los Angeles and Orange County….
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug- Top Invasive Pest in the U.S.
This one affects a variety of fruits and vegetables, including apples, peaches, figs, citrus, tomatoes, peppers and others. The U.S. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Administrator Sonny Ramaswamy says…
Verboon on High-Speed Rail
We continue our series on the high-speed rail and agriculture with comments from Kings County farmer and Supervisor, Doug Verboon. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download…
Almond Board: Heat Safety Plans Keep Businesses Safe
…or download audio report Agriculture businesses make sure their workers stay safe while working in high heat by doing things like providing water and shade. But attorney Melanie Aldridge says…