…proposed Farm Bill passed by the senate in 2012. The statement by National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jerry Kozak calls the extension –quote – a little more than…
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…
California Water Allocation for 2013
…to nearly a million acres of farmland and more than 25 million residents. For 2012 the final water deliver was 65 percent of the requested amount. Even in especially wet…
Dairy Trade with Russia
…butterfat, whey protein and lactose averaged 434-thousand tons, valued at $1.6 billion, from 2009-2011. Through three quarters of 2012, the nation was on track to hit similar numbers by year-end….
Ag Warriors Benefit Planned
…the ag community to help veterans with employment and education opportunities. Oliver North is a a combat decorated Marine, New York Times best-selling author, and host of “War Stories” on…
California Counties Named Disaster Areas
…2012, and continues. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The counties are: Amador, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Sonoma, Ventura and Yolo. The designation means qualified farm operators in those…
New Leadership Team for Ag Committee
…Committee WASHINGTON 12/20/2012– Today Chairman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma named five members to serve as Subcommittee Chairmen of the House Agriculture Committee for the 113th Congress. “I am pleased to…
Food Trends for 2012-2013
What food products were popular in 2012, and what can we expect in 2013? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report When it comes to what’s selling…
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…
Orange Production Drops, But Not in CA
The US Department of Agriculture has released it’s forecast for 2012-2013 orange production. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The USDA says production throughout the…
CA Turkey Farmer Finalist in Competition
…the only one from California competing for your vote. The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance is posting all nine finalists on their website, each telling his and her stories about…
Merced Woman Wins Open Discussion Meet
A Merced woman is the winner of the 2012 California Young Farmers and Ranchers Open Discussion Meet. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Diane Coderniz of Dos Palos is…
Almond Board Meeting This Week
…can register at the convention center any of the three days. If you would like more information, you can find it on our website at ag net west dot com….
Cotton Plowdown in Fresno County
…plowdown is required in sections where pinkie has been found last growing season or this season until September 1, 2012. – Reduced tillage does NOT require the incorporation of all…