Judging from farmers’ planting intentions, the nation’s cotton crop this season will be a lot smaller than this past season. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Fewer Federal Resources for Wildfire Season
Wildfire season is a threat to California ag land, and adding fuel to the flame, federal resources are notably less this year. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download…
Northern California Field Day
Growers have the opportunity to learn about topics like bee health and availability, advances in irrigation technology and gopher control at a field day coming up this week. A number…
Napa Wine Event Promotes Agriculture
…for the event, which is held every spring and organized by Napa Grapegrowers association and Napa Valley Vintners. To see our video report on Afternoon in the Vineyards, click here….
Blue Diamond a Success In Exporting
The California almond farmers’ cooperative Blue Diamond has shown how growing export markets can greatly expand business. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Using Heat to Fight Pests
Fighting pests without the pesticides is the goal of a Northern California company. Sabrina Hill reports on the new technology. Click to open or download audio report. Heat is the…
California Ag Leader Passes
California’s ag industry has lost a long-time leader. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Bob McInturf died late last week of natural causes. McInturf was…
Napa Grapegrowers Field Day
…field day hosted by Napa Valley Grapegrowers association, the UC Cooperative Extension, UC Davis Viticulture and Enology and Napa County Resource Conservation District. Robyn Bishop with Napa Valley Grapegrowers put…
CA Snowpack Very Low, Dry Year Ahead
…the state. The federal water project says the Lake Shasta reservoir looks better. That reservoir, which mainly helps provide water to growers in Central California, is at nearly 85 percent….
Signal Word Change for Vulcan Insecticide
A wording change approved by the EPA can mean a difference in insecticide use for growers. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. The Environmental Protection Agency…
Vulcan Receives Reduced Signal Word
…It is also the only liquid chlorpyrifos product for agricultural use with a “Caution” signal word on its label.” According to Downing, Vulcan is ideal for growers who want a…
Ruling May Change California Raisin Marketing
Are changes in store for the California raisin industry after a court ruling against the California Raisin Marketing Board? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. A…
Agreement in CFBF Lawsuit against Caltrans
There is a lawsuit agreement between the California Farm Bureau Federation and CalTrans. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. There’s a settlement in the case…
Growers Tell Lawmakers about Labor Shortages
…lawmakers there are already problems for growers. She said growers are forced to leave produce in the fields because of the labor shortages. Some did tell lawmakers they’re encouraged by…