A California man is elected the 2013 president of Cotton Council International. John A. Burch was elected the 2013 president of CCI. “CCI is the best in the world promoting…
Russia Bans U.S. Meat Products
U.S. agricultural officials are reacting to Russia’s suspension of meat imports from the U.S. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CA Man Wins Beef Quality Assurance Award
A California man receives a national award during the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention held in Florida. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Dr. John Maas…
Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention is underway in Florida, and covers many topics relevant to California. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper was at the convention and has this report. Click…
AgNet West Radio Network Now Well Established In California
…the most local and targeted farm radio network in California, the nation’s top agricultural state. AgNet West broadcasts are localized for California listeners, and originate from Fresno County, the No….
Census of Agriculture Past Due
…but there are still some ag operators who have yet to send theirs in. Renee Picanso of National Agricultural Statistics Service says there will be reminders for those who haven’t…
Blossom Trail Celebrates 25 Years
…and the main event is an unguided tour through the beautiful springtime blooms of Fresno County orchards. Several other events celebrate the Blossom Trail and the area’s agricultural base, with…
American Farm Bureau Federation on Japan Trade
…or Download Audio Report AFBF President Bob Tallman says “This is great news for American cattle producers and it should have positive ripple effects for other U.S. food and agricultural…
ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference Enlightens, Educates
…LaVigne discusses the diversification of the world’s seed market as some large multi-national companies leave niches for other smaller start up companies to serve. Click to Open or Download Audio…
New Tool for California Farmers to Stay Informed
…information and a calendar of events. AgNet West is the most local and targeted farm radio network in California, the nation’s top agricultural state. It broadcasts agricultural news across the…
California Vegetable Numbers for 2012
…Click to Open or Download Audio Report Statistics issued this week by the U.S. Agriculture Department show that for 2012 – nearly half the fresh vegetables grown in the United…
Ag Industry Scores Big with the Super Bowl
A national survey shows that food producers and sellers score big during Super Bowl week. Gary Crawford has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
California Students Win USDA Contest
Three California students are among only 30 in the nation to win the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
College Students To Learn About Ag Careers
Selected college students will get a chance to learn more about agricultural careers during USDA’s upcoming annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…