…“despite the progress made in 2012, we’re starting off 2013 on a bad note.” For the National Farmers Union statement, click here. For the National Milk Producers Federation, click here….
Trying To Predict the Future of Ag
…so lucky in 2013, and the forecast for farmers looks to be even more tricky than predicting 2012. Joe Glauber is counting on better weather this year and more production….
California Water Allocation for 2013
News for California farmers from the water front. Recent storms may help out growers next year. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The state Department of…
Almond Growers Increase Yields
California almond growers have experienced a huge increase in yields over the past 20-years. A big part of that is being credited to farmers and researchers working together. Joe MacIlvaine,…
California Fair Saved
…of its money from the state. But that ended this year, leaving the future of the small fair in jeopardy since it would run out of money within six months….
Dairy Trade with Russia
Is it a step in the right direction for dairy trade with Russia? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The National Milk Producers Federation is applauding…
California Counties Named Disaster Areas
…counties are now eligible for low interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency. Interested farmers can contact their local USDA Service Centers for more information on eligibility requirements and…
Dairy Leaders Worry About Prices
…smaller sales, which could add to the increasing plight of the California dairy farmers, who are already struggling with high feed costs and lower pay for their Class 4b milk….
EcoFarm Conference Next Month
…workshops and thanks to a grant from the USDA in the amount of 665-thousand dollars, there will a special focus on beginning farmers. Other workshops include topics such as soil…
California Leads Nation in Winter Markets
California leads the nation when it comes to winter farmers markets. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report As we first told you earlier this month,…
Specialty Crops and Special Tractors
The growth of specialty crops in California is fueling the growth for farming equipment like tractors. There’s a tractor manufacturer that’s paying close attention to exactly what California farmers need…
2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes
Census Provides Opportunity to Grow the Future of Agriculture 2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes across America WASHINGTON, December 18, 2012 – It’s not every day that a walk…
What’s Ahead for Agriculture?
…Report Colin Woodall is Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Beef Association. He says he expects the next two years to be rough for agriculture, especially where the…
USDA Conservation Stewardship Program
In just four years, America’s top conservationists have enrolled 50 million acres in USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program . Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It’s…