Friday should be a very busy day for agricultural markets as USDA will release several key crop related reports. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
FDA to Build Milk Exporter List
…“milk products” to include any “milk product” as defined in 21 CFR 1240.3(j) and to exclude the raw agricultural commodity raw milk, which is not permitted in interstate commerce as…
Ag Outlook Forum
This year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum will look at the future of agriculture from the perspectives of opportunities in the farm sector. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download…
California Farms and Consumers in Jeopardy
…the year. This survey confirms the severity of the water crisis. Snowpack measurements taken by DWR revealed a bleak outlook for farmers and other water dependent industries as well as…
California Almond Growers to Vote on Marketing Order
…the referendum was published in the Dec. 23, 2013, Federal Register. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will mail ballots and voting instructions to all growers of record. Eligible growers who…
Speaker Series to Celebrate UCCE 100th Anniversary
…advisors and researchers live and work in every California county and partner with local communities to solve economic, agricultural, natural resource, youth development and nutrition issues. Throughout 2014, UC Cooperative…
Almond Board: Winter Sanitation for NOW Control
…more navel orangeworm pressure due to nearby pistachio crops. But Almond Board Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis says it doesn’t stop with getting the mummies off the tree….
Top 10 for 2013
…for Pistachios Grower Experience with No-Till Methods Marijuana and Central Valley Farms Forum New Citrus Variety Developed Brown Vetoes Citrus Protection Bill Ag Groups Outraged Over EPA Information Leak Big…
Broiler Forecast for 2014
…more sector to look at and that’s poultry. Outlook Board Chairman Jerry Bange has his latest forecast for US broiler production and prices. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
State Board to Discuss Water Transfers and Drought Preparedness
…Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials,…
Low Food Inflation for 2013 a Surprise
In the food and agricultural world of 2013, what was the biggest surprise? Gary Crawford has the opinion of one top economist. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
BASF Announces Plans to Expand
BASF has announced plans to expand its services and initiatives for growers and agricultural professionals worldwide through a significant investment in the development of new IT tools. Nevin McDougall, BASF…
Almond Board: Navel Orangeworm Control in Almonds
…Report Almond Board Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis says orchard sanitation is the key. He says it is the foundation of everything else that occurs during the year…
San Joaquin College of Law to Host Agroterrorism Preparedness Program
…of Agroterrorism Detection and Diagnosis (AWR 153). Individuals from a variety of professional sectors are welcome, including, but not limited to, legal, public safety, political, environmental and agricultural. Participants will…