The American Farm Bureau Federation talks to congress about a new ag labor guest-worker program. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report American Farm Bureau Federation President…
Birmingham’s Full Statement about Allocation
…for south-of-the Delta Central Valley Project (CVP) agricultural water service contractors is 25 percent. Although expected, this allocation is very disappointing and exemplifies the issues faced by farmers and other…
Not All Farm Risks are Natural Disasters
Farmers face more than the risks of natural disasters this year. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Reaction to EPA Info Release
WASHINGTON (Feb. 20, 2013) — Early this week the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) was notified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the agency had been collecting information from…
National Pork Producers Council Reaction to EPA Info Release
…information on U.S. hog farmers and on other livestock and poultry farmers and, possibly, business-confidential data on their farms. EPA in early February released raw data from farms in 30…
Ag Groups Outraged Over EPA Information Leak
Outrage over the Environmental Protection Agency’s release of information about farmers that was supposed to be confidential. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The Environmental Protection…
AgNeTVideo Report: Dairy at the World Ag Expo
Inside the Farm Credit Dairy Center — hundreds of exhibitors, with everything from udder cream, to insemination services, to livestock feed and seeds. In fact, more than 300 exhibitors set…
AgNeTVideo Report: World Ag Expo
…than 1,400 exhibits are on display here, including the latest in farm equipment, communications and technology – all on 2.5 million square feet of exhibit space. This show prides itself…
USDA Issues New Farm Income Forecast
The latest USDA forecast for this year’s farm income is out…and it’s really two forecasts in one. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
AgNet West Radio Network Now Well Established In California
AgNet West Radio Network Now Well Established In California – Announces Staff Changes Sabrina Hill AgNet West is pleased to announce Sabrina Hill as its new Farm News Director. “Considering…
Proposed Federal Milk Marketing Order
The upcoming World Ag Expo is about much more than just showcasing new farm hardware. For example, it’s also an opportunity for dairy producers to learn about possible major marketing…
Census of Agriculture Past Due
…The agency of the USDA responsible for the Census of Agriculture now begins work to collect remaining outstanding survey forms. The deadline for turning in the forms has now passed,…
Vegetable Prices Affected by Weather
Prices for some vegetables are impacted at both the farm and consumer levels, thanks to our recent freeze, and last year’s warm weather. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or…
Saving Money on the Farm
Instead of buying new items for the farm, producers can take advantage of cheaper repurposed materials. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…