The growth of specialty crops in California is fueling the growth for farming equipment like tractors. There’s a tractor manufacturer that’s paying close attention to exactly what California farmers need…
Dairy Hearing This Week
…for a milk price hearing at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The meeting is scheduled for Friday the 21st at 7 am, at the Department Auditorium. Milk prices…
What’s Ahead for Agriculture?
…Report Colin Woodall is Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Beef Association. He says he expects the next two years to be rough for agriculture, especially where the…
Orange Production Drops, But Not in CA
…also 7-thousand tons lower than 2011-2012 production. However, the change is mainly for Florida’s oranges. California’s forecast remains unchanged, and production is up about 1 percent from the previous year….
Tulare County Citrus Restrictions Update
…and Terra Bella. The restriction prohibits the movement of nursery stock out of the zones unless it has been grown in approved pest resistant structures. Citrus fruit must be free…
CA Turkey Farmer Finalist in Competition
A Northern California turkey farmer is a national finalist to become the face for a newly formed alliance of farmers and ranchers. Tim Nilsen is one of nine finalists and…
Beef Leader says Farm Bill Needed Now
…Beef Association. He says there’s still time to get a farm bill passed, and anyone in ag can still do their part. Woodall says with the elections weeks over, there’s…
North San Joaquin Valley Peach Day
…Modesto. Registration begins at 8am and is followed by workshops on labor management in tree fruit, and gopher and squirrel control. At 10-20 there is a Cling Peach business meeting,…
GMO Hot Topic for Britain
It’s been a hot topic in the U-S, and California especially, now genetically modified food is getting some attention and endorsements across the pond. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open…
Pesticide Use an Important Topic
A group of California farmers is reaching out to the public to talk about being a farmer and about food safety related topics. A group called California Agricultural Communications Coalition…
High-tech Farmer’s Market
…allows them to get fresh produce delivered to their doorsteps. It’s similar to other farm-to-community programs, except the consumer gets to choose the produce that’s delivered. CNN Money says farmers…
CFBF Welcomes Committee Appointments
The California Farm Bureau Federation is welcoming the addition of three Californians to the U-S House Committee on Agriculture. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Merced Woman Wins Open Discussion Meet
A Merced woman is the winner of the 2012 California Young Farmers and Ranchers Open Discussion Meet. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Diane Coderniz of Dos Palos is…
CA Dairyman Honored With Award
A California dairy farmer is now known around the state for his tireless work on land conservation practices. Dino Giacomazzi also shares his ideas with anyone who wants to better…