…concern about how the project would impact farmland in the Little Lake Valley. The fear was the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would destroy too much farmland during the project,…
USDA, Dairy Producers Renew Agreement
…of which help producers diversify revenues and reduce utility expenses on their operations. The pact extends a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2009. “Through this renewed commitment,…
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
…World, Gordon is the liaison between growers, customers, and consumers, managing all international and domestic sales and marketing activities for the company. He is active in the industry’s trade associations,…
Should State Agencies “Choose Californian”?
…It’s called the Choose California Act, and last week the Assembly’s Agriculture Committee unanimously approved the bill. The bill would require state agencies like prisons to buy produce and livestock…
Poultry Inspection Plan Still Controversial
It’s been more than a year since Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack proposed major changes to the way poultry is inspected for safety at poultry processing plants. The plan is still…
Ag Organizations Weigh in on Immigration Bill
…Arturo Rodriguez were together yesterday afternoon showing support for the proposal we first told you about last week. American Farm Bureau Federation president Bob Stallman says the bill is a…
Details of Immigration Reform Bill Released
…has introduced a new comprehensive immigration reform package. American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman talks about the importance of the legislation for U.S. agriculture. Video from American Farm Bureau Federation….
New Leader for Citrus Board
…on the annual citrus harvest. The Citrus Research Board administers the Citrus Research Program, a grower-funded and directed program established in 1968 under the California Marketing Act as the mechanism…
AgNeTVideo Report: Monterey County Ag Part 2
…with the springtails will help him create a comprehensive plan of action for growers in the area. For a video interview with Monterey County Ag Commissioner Eric Lauritzen, click here….
AgNeTVideo – Wenger Talks About Issues Facing Farmers
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger spoke to growers during the recent Outlook 2013 Conference held by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. He discussed a number…
Wenger Says Nitrates a Big Issue for 2013
…up with California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger during last week’s Outlook 2013 Conference held by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. When asked what he thought…
Wenger Says Not to Let Up on Legislators
…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
…by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Sabrina Hill was there and has this report. Click to open or download audio report. Growers, farm managers, and others…
Growers Speak at Water Hearing
…wants to further limit the supply to Merced, Turlock and Modesto irrigation districts. The plan would leave only a 35 percent flow in the rivers, in an effort to improve…