…to open or download audio report. California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger spoke at the Outlook 2013 Conference held by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. He…
Secretary Ross Optimistic about CA Ag
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….
USDA Raises Meat Production Outlook
USDA raised the total meat and poultry production for March as increased beef, broiler and turkey stock are expected. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download audio report….
USDA Outlook for Rice
Producing more than 2-million tons of rice every year, California is the nation’s second top rice producing state. Now the latest USDA outlook for rice producers has prospects looking stronger…
New Poultry Education Center at Fresno State
…provide hands-on agricultural training and education for students in the Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education Department. For the California State University Department of Animal Sciences and Ag Education, click here….
Vilsack to Congress: Ag Research Necessary
The Agriculture Secretary continues to urge for more money for agricultural research, and says there will be a penalty if the funds aren’t found. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open…
Indonesia Grows as U.S. Export Market
A USDA economist says despite some challenges, Indonesia is poised to continue its growth trend as a U.S. agricultural export market. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Farm Bureau Urges New Ag Labor Program
…Bob Stallman told Congress a new, modern guest-worker program for agricultural workers is needed. Stallman testified to the House’s Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. Farm Bureau urged lawmakers…
Honey Bees a Hot Topic at Bayer Forum
Honey bees are a top subject at a national ag conference happening this week in Florida. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper is on location and has more. Click to Open or…
New License Plate Supports Agriculture
…the words “Food, fiber, fuel, flora.” Proceeds from the plate will go to the National FFA, 4H and other agricultural education programs. The plates will cost $50 originally, and $40…
Birmingham’s Full Statement about Allocation
…for south-of-the Delta Central Valley Project (CVP) agricultural water service contractors is 25 percent. Although expected, this allocation is very disappointing and exemplifies the issues faced by farmers and other…