The California Department of Food and Agriculture announces what is believed to be the first-ever Ecosystem Services Database. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Ecosystem Services…
Class 44 Selected for Leadership Program
…agriculture industry and other areas. Class 44 Fellows: • Matthew Altman, Altman Plants, Vista • Jose Arriaga, Department of Agriculture, San Diego • John Chandler, Chandler Farms, Selma • Gabe…
CDFA Considering Dairy Decision
The California Department of Food and Agriculture now has 62 days to make a decision that will affect the dairy industry. It comes after this week’s hearing at the CDFA…
USDA Forecast for Crop Production
The much anticipated new USDA forecast for crop production is now out. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Preparing for Another Dry Year
…fact that demonstrates how widespread the state’s drought is. As of now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has included all but one of California’s counties in its list of 2013…
Changes to Income Forecast
There are more changes to the 2013 farm income forecast. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report USDA Economic research service reports this year’s net farm income…
Labor and Immigration Reform
Labor and immigration reform are major topics within agriculture right now, with leaders throughout the ag community and government agencies reminding Congress that there is work to be done on…
Help for Those Affected by Rim Fire
…USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini will also be on the ground there later this week, as he heads out to get some first-hand information about destruction caused by the…
Time to Get Back to the Farm Bill
Congress is coming back to session with some big issues waiting for attention. Among them, is the farm bill. California State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val…
Top Ag County Facing Another Year of Water Problems
Fresno County could face another year of serious water shortages, which have a big impact on area agriculture communities. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Annual Twilight Field Day This Week
…afternoon bus tour to three San Joaquin Valley farms where conservation agriculture systems are already being successfully implemented. The event is free, but participants are asked to pre-register. For more…
USDA Crop Report This Week
How has this past month’s weather affected U.S. crop prospects? We’ll know more very soon. Gary Crawford has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Family Farm Wins Against Development
State and local organizations have partnered to permanently set aside for agriculture a Butte County ranch potentially in the path of development. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or…
California Ag Headlines for September 6
Today’s California agriculture headlines include the pistachio harvest, a boost for Brussels sprouts, and crop conditions around the state. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…