…of California presents a multifaceted program of production and environmental research results, marketing activities and guest speakers on a variety of subjects of interest to almond growers and handlers. For…
Agriculture Secretary Against Big SNAP Cuts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says cuts in the SNAP program in the House version of the farm bill would hurt farmers. Gary Crawford explains. Click to open or download audio…
Restrictions Lifted for Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
…the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner worked collaboratively to conduct extensive trapping and visual surveys in the restricted areas. Neither the visual…
Agritourism in California
…communities. According to the UC Small Farm Program, agritourism can include anything from farm stands to tours, youth camps, and even winery weddings. There’s a broad definition, but it basically…
Boehner Supports House Farm Bill
…nod of approval. Boehner voted against the 2008 bill, and then took issue with the dairy program included in this year’s bill. He says the bill will move to the…
Ag Producers and Social Media
How can food producers better use social media – and why should they? Sabrina Hill takes a look. Click to Open or Download Audio Report You hear about it just…
Food Waste Challenge
The USDA and Environmental Protection Agency are teaming up for “The Food Waste Challenge”. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Beef Label Changes to Come?
USDA food safety officials want consumers to know if the beef cuts they are buying have been mechanically tenderized. Gary Crawford has the details. Click to open or download audio…
Field Day for Cotton Growers
Several growers attended the Sustainable Cotton Project’s Herbicide Resistance Field Day. Sabrina Hill has more on what they learned and the program that organized the event. Click to open or…
Fighting Food Loss
The Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency have teamed up their efforts to fight food loss by launching the U.S. Food Waste Challenge. Susan Carter has the story….
Dairy Waste Program Deadline Friday
USDA has extended the deadline on a program that could see more dairy farmers turning livestock waste into energy – but you better move fast to take advantage of it….
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
…Council and the American Meat Institute all have significant worries about the new Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling program – or M-COOL. The pork producers council says it doesn’t expect…
A Salute to Military
…served in the nation’s military. Below are a few programs that help veterans transition into agriculture careers. Farmer Veteran Coalition Veteran’s Sustainable Agriculture Training Program Ag Warriors Program Archi’s Acres…
Practice Food Safety While Marinating Meat
A USDA food safety expert offers tips on how to use marinades on meat and poultry while applying food safety. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio…