…House Agriculture Committee. In these comments Costa offers an update of where things stand with the Farm Bill from a California perspective. Costa represents a large chunk of the Central…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
Changes to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program concern industry WASHINGTON, D.C – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of more than 120 organizations representing growers of fruits,…
Costa Supports Advancing the Farm Bill, Calls for House Action
FROM THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN JIM COSTA Representing California’s 16th District Fresno County • Merced County • Madera County Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa, the highest ranking Californian on…
United Fresh Convention Draws Thousands
Thousands of growers, producers, shippers, and others in the ag industry from around the nation, and even around the world, are in San Diego for the United Fresh 2013 convention….
Salad Bar Donations To California Schools
…donation of salad bars to California schools. The United Fresh Foundation gathered with the mayor of San Diego, the State Superintendent of Schools, and a group of California students and…
Labor and Immigration Reform Forum
…bill. Barry Bedwell, president of the California Grape and Tree Fruit League was one of the three speakers on the panel. He said there are ways for growers and the…
AgNeTVideo: United Fresh Kicks Off
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United Fresh Convention Underway
The United Fresh 2013 Conference kicks off in San Diego with a party aboard the historic USS Midway. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Thousands…
Fewer Federal Resources for Wildfire Season
Wildfire season is a threat to California ag land, and adding fuel to the flame, federal resources are notably less this year. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download…
Northern California Field Day
Growers have the opportunity to learn about topics like bee health and availability, advances in irrigation technology and gopher control at a field day coming up this week. A number…
Napa Wine Event Promotes Agriculture
…for the event, which is held every spring and organized by Napa Grapegrowers association and Napa Valley Vintners. To see our video report on Afternoon in the Vineyards, click here….
Blue Diamond a Success In Exporting
The California almond farmers’ cooperative Blue Diamond has shown how growing export markets can greatly expand business. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Using Heat to Fight Pests
Fighting pests without the pesticides is the goal of a Northern California company. Sabrina Hill reports on the new technology. Click to open or download audio report. Heat is the…
California Ag Leader Passes
California’s ag industry has lost a long-time leader. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Bob McInturf died late last week of natural causes. McInturf was…