There’s a new high-tech way for growers to report invasive pests. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is introducing…
USDA, Dairy Producers Renew Agreement
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today renewed a historic agreement with U.S. dairy producers to accelerate the adoption of innovative waste-to-energy projects and energy efficiency improvements on U.S. dairy farms, both…
Ross to Speak at Workshop on Farm Bill
…professionals, students and everyone who values comprehensive and objective information about the upcoming Farm Bill and U.S. farm policy. Scheduled speakers include California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, USDA Chief Economist…
Weather Causing Problems in Other Areas
Spring has sprung in most of California, with the central parts of the state even hitting 90 degrees. But that’s not the case for other parts of the nation, and…
Tulare Water Rules Workshop This Week
…the workshop. The Tulare Lake Basin Area Order is part of a family of similar orders, which addresses the effects irrigated agriculture has on water quality. The order has prohibitions,…
Rice Planting Slow in Some Areas
As we told you last week, it’s rice planting time in California, but around the nation rice plantings are running behind. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download…
USAID Officials Join G-8 Ag Data Conference
Several U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) officials will participate in the G8 International Conference on Open Data for Agriculture April 29-30 in Washington, D.C. The conference will host agricultural…
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
…in an advisory capacity for two California Citrus Research Board committees and is Board Vice-Chairman of the California Citrus Quality Council. Bob has a B.S. degree in Plant Sciences and…
China Closes Doors to California Citrus
California’s citrus industry is figuring out its next move as its second-largest export market bans all shipments from our state. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Helping the Honey Bee Population
California growers are asked to help the health of the honey bee population. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. They’re invited to a field day…
Should State Agencies “Choose Californian”?
…It’s called the Choose California Act, and last week the Assembly’s Agriculture Committee unanimously approved the bill. The bill would require state agencies like prisons to buy produce and livestock…
Poultry Inspection Plan Still Controversial
It’s been more than a year since Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack proposed major changes to the way poultry is inspected for safety at poultry processing plants. The plan is still…
Ag Organizations Weigh in on Immigration Bill
Agriculture leaders are voicing their support for the immigration reform bill proposal and what it means for ag labor. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Details of Immigration Reform Bill Released
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new comprehensive immigration reform package. American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman talks about the importance of the legislation for U.S. agriculture. Video…