Weather experts say Western growers should be prepared to deal with more water supply issue this growing season. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Agriculture and Health Care Reform
…has more. Click to open or download audio report. The new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will go into effect in January of 2014, but small businesses owners –…
New Poultry Education Center at Fresno State
…provide hands-on agricultural training and education for students in the Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education Department. For the California State University Department of Animal Sciences and Ag Education, click here….
Foster Farms Gets Humane Certification
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
WASHINGTON (Feb. 20, 2013) — Early this week the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) was notified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the agency had been collecting information from…
National Pork Producers Council Reaction to EPA Info Release
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 20, 2013 – The National Pork Producers Council is extremely troubled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s release earlier this month to several activist groups of personal…
Ag Groups Outraged Over EPA Information Leak
Outrage over the Environmental Protection Agency’s release of information about farmers that was supposed to be confidential. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The Environmental Protection…
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…
