…of researchers at the University of California, Riverside. They describe the taste as complex and floral, which it gets from the Dancy mandarin in the mix. They also say the…
Promising Research into HLB for Citrus Growers
Research in Florida could help California growers fight Huanlongbing disease. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Huanlongbing Disease is a serious threat to California citrus…
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
…Council and the American Meat Institute all have significant worries about the new Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling program – or M-COOL. The pork producers council says it doesn’t expect…
Immigration Bill an Uphill Battle
…on the bill. Sabrina Hill has more on the status of the immigration bill and what to expect from this point. Click to open or download audio report. As California…
A Salute to Military
…served in the nation’s military. Below are a few programs that help veterans transition into agriculture careers. Farmer Veteran Coalition Veteran’s Sustainable Agriculture Training Program Ag Warriors Program Archi’s Acres…
USDA Final Rule Amending COOL
The final rule is issued by the USDA modifying the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program. Susan Carter has more. Click…
Update on Senate Farm Bill Debate
…fraud and maintain program integrity in the crop insurance program. Amendment 925 Rejected To reform the Federal sugar program, and for other purposes. Resolution 65 Agreed to A resolution strongly…
ASA Releases Video Touting Sugar Program
As the U.S. Senate debated an anti-sugar amendment, the American Sugar Alliance released a three-minute video designed to remind lawmakers of the importance of the sugar program. Watch the video…
Senate Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…audio report. Ag leaders in California and around the nation say a new immigration law is needed soon, to help keep immigrant ag labor in our state. Attorney Monte Lake,…
Education Helps in Ag Water Fight
One Southern California county tries to hang on to their ag water by educating the rest of the state. Sabrina Hill explains. Click to Open or Download Audio Report When…
Farmers and Immigration Reform
Now is the time to push lawmakers on the topic of immigration, according to a California ag leader. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report US lawmakers…
Irrigation and Soil Salts
Dealing with soil salts is tricky business, and one Southern California grower says the right irrigation method is key. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CA Crops Different from Others
California crops have some special qualities and it’s thanks to the unique attributes of our state. Sabrina Hill talks with a grower in Imperial County who has a surprising crop…
Costa says There is Help for Dairy in Farm Bill
California Congressman Jim Costa talks about dairy in the farm bill. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report In an exclusive interview with AgNet West, Congressman Jim…