…to jump into the industry without a solid plan in place. She said a five to ten year plan is an essential first step. She also advised new and existing…
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…
CDFA Sessions on Food Safety
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be hosting two listening sessions on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act Proposed Fresh Produce and Preventive Control…
Agriculture and Health Care Reform
It’s a hot topic for agriculture and small business: the impact of health care reform. Experts say farmers need to know how the new law will effect them. Sabrina Hill…
New Poultry Education Center at Fresno State
…Center at California State University, Fresno features a fully working, American Humane Certified poultry barn modeled after a similar type found on Foster Farms’ own humane certified ranches. The facility…
Foster Farms Gets Humane Certification
Foster Farms is now the largest West Coast poultry producer to earn a humane certification from the American Humane Association. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Farm Bureau Urges New Ag Labor Program
The American Farm Bureau Federation talks to congress about a new ag labor guest-worker program. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report American Farm Bureau Federation President…
Better Safety Rating for U.S. Beef
…he’s very pleased with the decision, and that it’s a significant achievement for American beef producers and businesses. Vilsack says the new lower risk category will mean more exports for…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Reaction to EPA Info Release
…of Information Act (FOIA) request and granted to them. “When we reviewed the information submitted by the states and released by EPA, we were alarmed at the detail of the…
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…
ASTA Seeds Conference: New Varieties For Growers
The future of vegetable seeds was a big topic for discussion at the American Seed Trade Association annual Vegetable and Flower Seed conference. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to…
American Farm Bureau Federation on Japan Trade
The American Farm Bureau Federation says the new change to the U-S trade agreement with Japan is a big win for American beef producers. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open…
ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference Enlightens, Educates
The annual Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference hosted by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), gives world seed trade participants a place to conduct business with each other for several…
ASTA Seeds Conference: Intellectual Property Rights
Speaking at this week’s American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference in Arizona, Dr Cecilia Chi Nam, Director of Science and Technology from University of California, Davis, said…