…the loads never arrived where they were supposed to be. The fraudulent drivers appeared legit, but instead, they were thieves. California’s cotton crop continues to progress nicely, although growers have…
National Agriculture Headlines for the Week
…Another major agriculture headline, the drought continues to cause problems in states around the nation. Here in California, the dry weather has us dead last in the nation when it…
Best Management Practices For Almond Industry and Bees
Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California Bob Curtis has additional tips for growers when it comes to bee health. Hear his comments below. See the…
Almond Board: Almond Industry Supports Bee Health
Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California Bob Curtis discusses the importance of bee health and has tips for growers. Click to Open or Download Audio…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
In an online article for the California Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag Alert newspaper, its Assistant Editor, Kate Campbell, delves into the severe problems growers around the state are facing when…
New Communications Manager for Western Growers
Western Growers (WG) Western Growers has added a new member to its staff. The growers’ association is welcoming Jeff Janas as the new Communications Manager. Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
Fruits and Vegetable Crops Struggle in Some States
Here in California many shoppers are used to price differences between local and out-of-state produce. This summer’s very wet conditions in the southeastern states will likely mean consumers in those…
California Pastures Remain Poor
California is still struggling when it comes to the conditions of our rangeland and pastures. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report US Agriculture Department meteorologist…
‘Recall Ready’ Training
Is your agriculture business “Recall Ready?” If you’re not sure, then the United Fresh Produce Association has an upcoming workshop you may be interested in. Their Recall Ready training workshop…
September is California Wine Month
Wineries around the state are getting ready for California Wine Month. Click to Open or Download Audio Report This is the ninth September with that special designation and many wineries…
High-Tech Farming with Drones
…and other new technologies aiming to make farming even more efficient. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report According to the Association of the Unmanned Vehicle…
Almond Board: Water Regulations and Farmers
One of the key issues facing almond growers and others is water regulations. Sabrina Hill has more.Click to open or download audio report Vince Roos is a consultant on water-related…
Western, Southern Farmers ‘Need to Work Together’ on Labor
Many California growers are struggling with finding enough labor to work the crops this year. Growers around the nation are having the same problem. Sabrina Hill speaks with a driving…
Tighter Cotton Markets
The world and U.S. cotton markets are going to be considerably tighter this next marketing year. Gary Crawford has this report. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…