The country’s top agricultural official has some ideas on why this farm bill negotiation continues to be so difficult. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also says that not passing a farm…
Big Harvest Could Lower Prices
USDA’s Chief Economist says for crop producers the projected huge harvests will bring prices down to lower levels, but not disastrously low levels. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open…
Population and Economic Growth in U.S.
USDA economist Loren Kusman discusses where population and economic growth is occurring in rural America. Click to open or download audio report….
Water Series: 2009 and Now
…in agriculture-related revenues for California’s Central Valley. It caused a trickle down effect. Farmers lost money and there were fewer crops to manage, pack and ship. That led to nearly…
Trends in Population, Economy and Employment
The latest edition of a USDA report shows trends in rural America’s population, economy and employment. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Estimates Increase for Major Crops
Major crops saw production estimate increases in USDA’s first crop production report since September. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Crop Forecasts Good News for Livestock Producers
Joe Glauber, USDA Chief Economist, says Friday’s crop forecasts are good news for livestock producers. Click to open or download audio report….
Outlook 2014 Agribusiness Conference
California Agriculture – Thriving Through Change is the theme of Outlook 2014, formerly known as the Spring Ag Outlook Conference, presented by the California Chapter of the American Society of…
Much Anticipated Citrus Crop Forecast Released
…of the crop forecast form, click here. The next monthly USDA citrus crop forecast will be Tuesday December 10th at 9 a.m. You will be able to tune in right…
CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee
…Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA, AMS). The Specialty Crop Technical Review Committee will consist of individuals who have knowledge and expertise regarding California’s specialty crop industry, and who…
Protecting Honey Bee Health
The protection of honey bee health is important for the future of agriculture. There are some things growers can do to help keep pollinators healthy. Click to open or download…
Crop Report to be Released Friday
Just what kind of information will be in Friday’s long awaited USDA crop production report? Gary Crawford has the answer. Click to open or download audio report….
New Meat Regulations and Food Safety
The U.S. has changed its meat import regulations, but will the new regulations affect our food safety? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. USDA has issued…
California Farm Labor Contractor Association Conferences
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association has a couple of educational conferences coming up for agricultural employers. The programs are approved by the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement for the…