…field, and the president of California Ag Solutions, Monte Bottens says agriculture is keeping pace. He says the technological advances not only help growers now, but future growers as well….
No-Till Cotton Production
…management, using crop covers, and water conservation at a field day in Western Fresno. Cropping systems specialist with the University of California, Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell organized the event and shared…
Specialty Crops and the Farm Bill
During the Memorial Day recess, Senate Agriculture Committee chair, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, visited a fruit farm in her home state to talk about specialty crop provisions in the farm…
Information Protection Measure in Farm Bill
The Senate will consider a measure to protect private producer information as part of the farm bill. Cindy Zimmerman reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Ag Research in Daily Life
…slices are improved because they don’t brown as quickly. Ag research is in the spotlight right now, as Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack encourages lawmakers to keep it in the Farm…
New Citrus Variety Developed
…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…
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…
Senate Farm Bill Debates
Before having this week off, the Senate made some progress with their Farm Bill debate. Rod Bain has a recap. Click to open or download audio report….
Update on Senate Farm Bill Debate
The Senate has voted on a number of proposed amendments to the farm bill already this week, with more to come. The amendment by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) that would…
CDFA to Meet with New Farmers and Ranchers
…of farmers continues to rise. The CDFA hopes information from current farmers and ranchers coupled with our state’s many programs geared toward helping others develop farming careers, more young people…
ASA Releases Video Touting Sugar Program
…the best business people, not the most subsidized.” Sugar producers, along with other high-profile farm and lending organizations, have been urging Congress to reject the Shaheen-Toomey amendment to the Farm…
ASA Statement on Senate Sugar Policy Vote
…and heavily subsidized foreign interests. Taxpayers and hardworking farm families are winners today, and we will work hard to keep sugar policy strong as the Farm Bill works its way…
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,…