…The long-awaited immigration reform bill was formally introduced this week, and is now getting approval from several agricultural groups. Leaders from the Agriculture Workforce Coalition and United Farm Workers President…
Study Could Change Fertilizer Use
…naturally present in the atmosphere, but is increased through some agricultural processes. Before this study, scientists thought that a higher oxygen level in the soil would lead to a higher…
Another Review for USDA Reports
…Joe Prusacki with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says his agency will take a fresh look at the report situation for the next fiscal year, which starts October first….
Teamwork Within USDA For Risk Management
The head of the Farm Service Agency says different parts of USDA are working together to provide risk management tools for ag producers. Rod Bain has more. Click to open…
USDA March Prices Report
The USDA agricultural prices report for March is out and shows, on average, both crops and livestock products selling for more than last year, but there are some exceptions. Gary…
Even Less Water for Central Valley Farmers
…Reclamation announced today that the allocation of water for farmers served by Westlands and other south-of-Delta Central Valley Project water service contractors would be lowered from 25 percent to 20…
California Agriculture Important to the Nation
Agriculture and national security – one California ag commissioner says the two are related. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Monterey County Ag Commissioner Eric Lauritzen…
New Poultry Education Center at Fresno State
…provide hands-on agricultural training and education for students in the Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education Department. For the California State University Department of Animal Sciences and Ag Education, click here….
Vilsack to Congress: Ag Research Necessary
The Agriculture Secretary continues to urge for more money for agricultural research, and says there will be a penalty if the funds aren’t found. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open…
Indonesia Grows as U.S. Export Market
A USDA economist says despite some challenges, Indonesia is poised to continue its growth trend as a U.S. agricultural export market. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Continuing Coverage: Sequester and Agriculture
We continue our coverage of how the sequester may affect agriculture, with Acting Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Jason Weller. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download…
Farm Bureau Urges New Ag Labor Program
…Bob Stallman told Congress a new, modern guest-worker program for agricultural workers is needed. Stallman testified to the House’s Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. Farm Bureau urged lawmakers…
Honey Bees a Hot Topic at Bayer Forum
Honey bees are a top subject at a national ag conference happening this week in Florida. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper is on location and has more. Click to Open or…
New License Plate Supports Agriculture
…the words “Food, fiber, fuel, flora.” Proceeds from the plate will go to the National FFA, 4H and other agricultural education programs. The plates will cost $50 originally, and $40…