…to Open or Download Audio Report The Food and Agriculture Education Information System released information showing a steady increase in enrollment in agriculture programs. In fact, enrollment in those programs…
Siskiyou Co. Farm Bureau Wins Lawsuit
…farm bureau in its lawsuit against the California Department of Fish and Game over water rights. The lawsuit claimed the DFG was outside its authority when it tried to require…
Rice Predictions for 2013
…rice considered, California is the second largest rice-growing state in the US. And for rice growers this year, most of whom are in the Sacramento Valley, the USDA says they…
Awaiting Answers on Farm Bill
…Many agriculture organizations have issued statements expressing disappointment with the farm bill extension. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he’s also disappointed with aspects of it. Vilsack points out there were…
Another Drop for Cotton
…plantings. USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says prices dropped in 2012 from the 88 to 90 cents per pound of 2011 and another drop is expected this year. Prices could…
Scholarships Available for High School Seniors
Do you know a high school student interested in agriculture? Sabrina Hill has more on a scholarship opportunity. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The World Ag Expo and…
Trying To Predict the Future of Ag
…going to happen in agriculture. 2012 is a good example of that. Agriculture Department Chief Economist Joe Glauber says 2012 was predicted to do much better. But, the nation saw…
Ag Regulations Topic of Meeting
Ag regulations will be the topic of a state board meeting next week. The California State Board of Food and Agriculture is meeting on Tuesday, January 8. Click to Open…
Ag Exhibit in San Francisco
The California Historical Society in San Francisco is taking a look at agriculture through the ages. A new exhibit is on display titled “I see beauty in this life –…
California Dairies Await CDFA Decision
California dairy men and women are awaiting a decision by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The CDFA held…
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…
California Counties Named Disaster Areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated six counties in California as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by drought that began Jan. 1,…
EcoFarm Conference Next Month
…largest gathering of ecologically sustainable agriculture advocates in the West, and is put on every year by the Ecological Farming Association. The conference this year will featured more than 60…
California Leads Nation in Winter Markets
…winter farmers markets are becoming more popular around the nation. Now, the USDA says our state has more winters markets than any other. California is now at nearly 300 winter…