A new report shows a boom in growing certain specialty crops as well as a growth in agricultural land, stable erosion rates, and notable land use changes. Sabrina Hill has…
Cotton Council on Farm Bill
National Cotton Council’s Gary Adams says we could see a bill ready for full committee as early as this weekend. Julie McPeak reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants for Class 45
…also participate in a 10-day national travel seminar and a 15-day international travel seminar. Seminars provide a comprehensive curriculum focusing on a variety of subject matter. “Ag Leadership is an…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…Dorado Madera Santa Clara Stanislaus Tulare Tuolumne Ventura Agricultural operators in all counties designated as natural disaster areas may qualify for low interest emergency (EM) loans from USDA’s Farm Service…
New Variety of Rice
Researchers are working on a new variety of rice. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Researchers from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and the University of…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…research priorities endeavor to better understand risk potential and to develop more effective food safety management tools. Factors affecting human pathogen persistence, routes of produce contamination, agricultural water, and harvest…
The ASA Plant and Soil Conference
…Waste water and manure management issues Soil quality and the effect of agricultural practices A poster session including submissions from students and professionals will be featured at a complimentary reception…
Omnibus Appropriations Bill To Fund Ag Areas
The omnibus appropriations bill will fund several important agricultural areas. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The omnibus spending bill that President Obama just signed to…
What Does Drought Declaration Mean for Farmers?
…Central Valley Project expect to receive a zero allocation under water service contracts, and because of historic dry conditions, the availability of water through transfers will be limited. These shortages…
EPA Proposal for Cut to Corn Ethanol
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a 10-percent cut in how much corn ethanol will be in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Click to Open or Download Audio Report National Corn Growers…
NRCS Online Education on Nutrient Management
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has online education modules available for nutrient management practices. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Get more information at…
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
…federal Central Valley Project and the California State Water Project, the people who live and work in agricultural areas of the Valley are facing a disaster,” said Tom Birmingham, General…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…dependent on agricultural employment will suffer heightened unemployment and economic hardship; animals and plants that rely on California’s rivers, including many species in danger of extinction, will be threatened; and…
Possible Delay for Federal Water Projects Bill
…– incomplete chief of engineers’ reports on some projects and the overall WRRDA cost. Other outstanding differences – creation of a National Ocean Endowment Fund and a water infrastructure-financing bank….