Big concerns in the desert growing region of California following the discovery of a destructive pest. It’s been more than a year since the first South American Palm Weevil was…
EcoFarm Conference Next Month
…largest gathering of ecologically sustainable agriculture advocates in the West, and is put on every year by the Ecological Farming Association. The conference this year will featured more than 60…
California Leads Nation in Winter Markets
California leads the nation when it comes to winter farmers markets. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report As we first told you earlier this month,…
New Leadership Team for Ag Committee
…chairman of the House Agriculture Committee for the 113th congress. None of the Reps are from California. They are Steve King from Iowa, who is now with the department operations,…
Cattle Rustling in California
…Open or Download Audio Report It brings to mind images of the old west, but did you know cattle rustling is a crime still investigated and prosecuted here in California?…
Dealing with Asian Citrus Psyllid in Imperial Co.
Citrus growers in southern California are faced with the same disease spreading pest found in parts of the Central Valley. Despite additional findings of the Asian Citrus Psyllid in Imperial…
Specialty Crops and Special Tractors
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…
2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes
Census Provides Opportunity to Grow the Future of Agriculture 2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes across America WASHINGTON, December 18, 2012 – It’s not every day that a walk…
What’s Ahead for Agriculture?
As we look into the New Year, what does it hold for Agriculture? Sabrina Hill reports on what leaders in the beef industry say. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Orange Production Drops, But Not in CA
The US Department of Agriculture has released it’s forecast for 2012-2013 orange production. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The USDA says production throughout the…
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
It’s a call to action for individuals in agriculture. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Colin Woodall is Vice President of Government Affairs for the National…
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…