…American Farm Bureau Federation, says while the federation recognizes that no farm bill is perfect and there is always room for improvement, it is pleased that the Senate held firm…
Nation’s Cotton Planting Down
Judging from farmers’ planting intentions, the nation’s cotton crop this season will be a lot smaller than this past season. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
More Farmers Markets to Accept EBT
Families on food assistance may soon be able to use their EBT cards at more farmers markets, thanks to grants from the USDA. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or…
USDA Payments to Resume
Farmers who saw some of their farm program payments stopped back in March should be getting those payments again very soon. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download…
Grants to Help Fund Dairy Research
…to ensure future sustainability of the nation’s dairy farms by providing $10-million in grants to research universities. The money will fund the FarmSmart research program. “What this research is aimed…
Blue Diamond a Success In Exporting
The California almond farmers’ cooperative Blue Diamond has shown how growing export markets can greatly expand business. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report….
California Ag Leader Passes
…years. He was also involved with Sun Maid Raisin Growers and served on its Board of Directors. Over the years, McInturf was appointed to many state and national agricultural positions….
Vulcan Receives Reduced Signal Word
…aids. These proven products are efficiently manufactured to the highest standards and value-priced to optimize the farm’s profitability potential. As the North American arm of the world’s seventh largest agrochemical…
Agreement in CFBF Lawsuit against Caltrans
…the National Environmental Policy Act. Caltrans agrees to cooperate with the University of California, Davis, and UC Cooperative Extension on a long-term study of how grazing management contributes to enhanced…
Growers Tell Lawmakers about Labor Shortages
…at House Ag Subcommittee hearing in Washington D.C. this week, fruit and vegetable farmers drove home just how dire the situation can be, when ag labor is in short supply….
New App to Report Invasive Pests
…app is released in conjunction with national Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Species Awareness Month. The CDFA says growers and the public can play an important role in protecting California…
USDA, Dairy Producers Renew Agreement
…USDA and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy will continue research that helps dairy farmers improve the sustainability of their operations,” Vilsack said. “This vital research also will support the…
Research on Huanglongbing Looks Promising
New research lead by UC Riverside associate professor Hailing Jin could help in the future of preventing Huanglongbing disease. Her research showed that several ribonucleic acids from affected plants could…
Ross to Speak at Workshop on Farm Bill
It’s a chance for farmers, ranchers and others in the ag industry to learn more about the Farm Bill. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report….