A big event at the International Agri-Center in Tulare is bringing people from different parts of the nation to California. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Ross on Farms and Food Banks
California Agriculture Secretary, Karen Ross, says California farms can help fill the shelves at food banks. She co-penned an opinion-editorial for the Monterey County Herald, along with Sue Sigler, that…
World Ag Expo Launches Video Contest
World Ag Expo is calling for video submissions to tell the story of agriculture for a chance to win $3,000. The contest will focus on World Ag Expo’s theme for…
Denham Appointed to House-Senate Farm Bill Conference
…been appointed to the Farm Bill Conference Committee. As an almond farmer and representative of California’s Central Valley, where agriculture is one of the primary drivers of the local economy,…
Asian Citrus Psyllid and Residential Citrus
…in California are currently under either full or partial quarantines due to discoveries of the Asian citrus psyllid. The list includes Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego,…
House Democrats Named to Farm Bill Conference
…Fudge of (D-OH), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus House Committee on Agriculture: Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN) Congressman Mike McIntyre (D-NC) Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA) Congressman Tim Walz (D-MN)…
House Republicans Named to Farm Bill Conference
…long and challenging process, but that does not discount the product we have achieved with billions of dollars in savings and reforms, and policy that works for all of agriculture…
California Table Grape Update
…Late season runs October through January. Retailer promotions such as in-store activities with California grape samplings, and point-of-purchase materials to create eye-catching displays help to move California grapes to the…
Natural Predator to Fight Asian Citrus Psyllid
Researchers in California are using a natural predator to fight the Asian citrus psyllid. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report UC Riverside Biological Control Specialist…
America’s Farmers Grow Communities
…Click to Open or Download Audio Report Farmers in 14 of California’s top ag counties are eligible to win. Click here to see if your county is included. Farmers have…
Almond Board: Almond Growers and Bee Health
…the US – to the tune of more than 1.5 million colonies heading to California each February and March for the almond bloom. She has a request of growers: Plant…
Some APHIS Employees are Back to Work
Citing a need for animal vaccines, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has reopened the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Center for Veterinary Biologics. Randall Weiseman reports. Click to Open…
CA Citrus Mutual on Governor’s Veto of Citrus Bill
The following is a press release from California Citrus Mutual: With his veto pen in hand, Governor Jerry Brown once again signaled to Californians and the Nation that agriculture is…
Meat and Poultry Safety Tips
With the big health alert involving California poultry producer Foster Farms, it’s a good time to remember safe meat handling. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The health alert…