…Ross and the CDFA, saying she would never expect them to work and not receive a fair wage. She pointed out that California dairies are paid $2 less per hundredweight…
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,…
Destructive Pest in California Desert
…Rachel Nilson, plant pathologist and entomologist for the Imperial County Ag Commissioners office says the first line of detection is a huge network of traps. Nilson says there’s no need…
Cattle Rustling in California
…with actions such as verifying documentation and the use of legal brands. They also work with departments from other states on cattle rustling cases, like a case earlier this year…
How Do New EPA Guidelines Affect Ag?
A recent EPA decision does not include coarse particles like farm dust in revised clean air standards. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes
…and their communities for years to come,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “I strongly encourage all farmers, no matter how large or small their operation, to promptly complete and return…
What’s Ahead for Agriculture?
As we look into the New Year, what does it hold for Agriculture? Sabrina Hill reports on what leaders in the beef industry say. Click to Open or Download Audio…
CA Turkey Farmer Finalist in Competition
…ways to maximize production while minimizing expenses. You can watch the entire video with Tim Nilsen, just go to http://www.fooddialogues.com and click onto the New Faces of Farming and Ranching….
Beef Leader says Farm Bill Needed Now
…with before the end of the year. We have to address the tax cuts and we have to get this farm bill done. So far, there’s still work to do….
CA Dairyman Honored With Award
A California dairy farmer is now known around the state for his tireless work on land conservation practices. Dino Giacomazzi also shares his ideas with anyone who wants to better…
Almond Board Meeting This Week
…it’s previous location in Modesto to the Sacramento Convention Center, due to a healthy amount of growth. This year’s conference is Tuesday through Thursday and features workshops on topics such…
New Peterson Farm Bros Video Promotes Ag
…of the pop hit Gangnam Style. The Peterson brothers – Greg, Nathan, and Kendal – work on their family farm and promote farming through their wildly popular parody videos on…
Cotton Plowdown in Fresno County
Cotton growers in Fresno County are urged to complete their plowdown activities as soon as possible. Stalks must be shredded by a power-driven shredder that will effectively reduce stalks to…
Officials Investigate New Psyllid Finds
Ted Batkin, president of the California Citrus Research Board said the early finds are going to have to take some sleuth work to determine how the psyllids got into Tulare…