California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross says she’s optimistic about the future of California agriculture. She was one of several state agriculture leaders to speak at the Outlook 2013 Conference held…
Advice for Winemakers on Creating Success
At the Outlook 2013 Conference in Sacramento, wine grape growers and winemakers got words of advice from Jean Arnold, President of the Jean Arnold Group. Arnold warned new winemakers not…
Wenger Takes On Dairy Protests at Conference
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger says California farmers and ranchers have several key issues facing them. Speaking at the Outlook 2013 Conference by the California Chapter of the American…
ASFMRA Outlook 2013 Conference Underway
Nat DiBuduo, AFM, kicked off the ASFMRA Outlook 2013 Conference in Sacramento this morning. A number of speakers are planned throughout the day, including California Secretary of Agriculture, Karen Ross….
Agriculture and Health Care Reform
…has more. Click to open or download audio report. The new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will go into effect in January of 2014, but small businesses owners –…
United Fresh 2013 Convention And Tour
The United Fresh California Fresh Impact Tour is coming to a town near you. Sabrina Hill has the details. Click to open or download audio report. United Fresh will kick…
Photos of 2013 Fresno County Blossom Trail
The 2013 tree fruit bloom is well underway. These photos are from the orchards along the Fresno County Blossom Trail….
2013 Almond Bloom Underway
…remedies work on the basis of prevention rather than eradication. The report says it is best to stop any problems before they start. More photos of the 2013 almond bloom….
Almond Board 2013 Election Results
The Almond Board of California has released election results for the Board of Directors positions whose terms of office are March 1, 2013, through February 28, 2014. The names of…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Reaction to EPA Info Release
WASHINGTON (Feb. 20, 2013) — Early this week the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) was notified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the agency had been collecting information from…
National Pork Producers Council Reaction to EPA Info Release
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 20, 2013 – The National Pork Producers Council is extremely troubled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s release earlier this month to several activist groups of personal…
CA Man New President of Cotton Council
A California man is elected the 2013 president of Cotton Council International. John A. Burch was elected the 2013 president of CCI. “CCI is the best in the world promoting…
CA Man Wins Beef Quality Assurance Award
A California man receives a national award during the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention held in Florida. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Dr. John Maas…
Bovine Tuberculosis Detected at Tulare County Dairy
SACRAMENTO, February 8, 2013 – State and federal animal health officials have confirmed the detection of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in a dairy herd in Tulare County. Officials are working closely…