One California triple-a baseball team has created a program that shows the importance of agriculture not only to baseball fans, but the community as well. Sabrina Hill has the story….
Critical Reactions to House Vote
…that would have provided much needed risk management tools and a viable economic safety net for America’s farmers and ranchers.” Read his full statement here. California Congressman Jim Costa says…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
California Congressman Jim Costa (D) blasted the House of Representatives for “allowing the Farm Bill to disintegrate into petty, partisan politics.” The following is a news release from the office…
Berries and Irrigation Study
…to open or download audio report University of California researchers researchers are taking a close look at berries and changes in irrigation regimes. They’re working in four areas around the…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Scheduled
The Almond Board of California Conference has announced the dates for its 2013 conference. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report Almond growers – get your…
Strawberry Mite Management Symposium
Growers are invited to learn more about mite pest management in strawberries next week. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report The University of California Cooperative…
Restrictions Lifted for Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
…respond swiftly, we stand the best chance of protecting our farms and gardens. The disease that the ACP can spread remains the single biggest threat to California’s citrus trees, both…
California Ag Labor and Immigration
California farmers are facing another labor shortage this year, and earlier in the season. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Russel Efird grows grapes, almonds, and…
Irrigation and Almond Hull Rot
Changing irrigation routines can help growers battle hull rot in almonds, according to several studies. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report As California’s almond orchards…
Growers Need to Speak Up on Issues
A Central California ag leader says growers need to make their voices heard on the issues that affect them, especially Central Valley growers on the topic of new nitrate regulations….
Agritourism in California
Agritourism is a growing trend in many parts of California. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Agritourism is becoming increasingly popular, especially around California’s many ag-based…
Stallman on Boehner and House Farm Bill
…groups with no interest in the agricultural economy or the farm and ranch families who underpin our rural economies have reacted by promoting inaction, effectively supporting no reform, no progress….
Boehner Supports House Farm Bill
…some of the controversy surround the bill, saying “it is unfortunate that outside political groups with no interest in the agricultural economy or the farm and ranch families who underpin…
Almond Symposium Today
…over two years. California is the world’s largest almond producer, and while there have been symposiums in other parts of the state, the Central Valley growers went about two years…