…he’s very pleased with the decision, and that it’s a significant achievement for American beef producers and businesses. Vilsack says the new lower risk category will mean more exports for…
Risk Management Strategies for Farmers
An ag industry leader says producers can protect themselves by building in risk management strategies in their operations. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
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
…that our nation says it is concerned with national security, but does not care about personal small business security, said Alexander. “Cattle producers won this issue with EPA’s decision to…
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…
Get the Most from Dairy Nutrition
When it comes to cattle, quality in, means quality out. That’s according to a California dairy nutritionist. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Doug DeGroff…
California Agriculture Leadership Foundation
It’s a big fundraiser every year, that helps educate the future of agriculture. Sabrina Hill has more on the California Agriculture Leadership Foundation. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
AgNeTVideo Report: Dairy at the World Ag Expo
…up inside the dairy center, where they talked with current, and perhaps future, dairy farmers. A popular attraction was the California milk advisory board booth and the Dairy Princess. Along…
Continuing Coverage: Dairy at the World Ag Expo
Dairy is a big part of the World Ag Expo, and Dairy Management Inc. took the opportunity to talk to dairy producers visiting from around the nation. Sabrina Hill has…
Local Food Movement Gains Momentum
…to the farmers who grow their food. Since California provides fresh produce all over the nation, she says the challenge for California growers is to think locally, while working nationally….
Avoid Costly Exporting Mistakes
…the series on exporting, presented by the Center for International Trade Development, growers and producers learned how to avoid serious mistakes when starting an exporting business. John A. Leitner, 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…
New Product May Change Planting
…with ties to California is showing off its latest… a mechanical planting machine. It’s GPS guided and computerized. And it’s billed as able to plant a 100 acres in an…
2012 CA Wine Grape Production
2012 was a good year for California wine grape growers. They crushed 4.01 million tons of grapes after the 2012 harvest, which sets a new record. The previous record was…