Labor shortages are affecting growers in the nation’s number one agriculture county,Fresno, and it could get worse in the months to come. Sabrina Hill talks with Fresno County Farm Bureau…
New Technology in Agriculture, Part Two
…provide data which is then used to create better systems for the future. Bottens says advances in agriculture technology are important. For New Technology in Agriculture, Part 1, click here….
New Technology in Agriculture, Part One
Technology moves at lightning speeds, so how can agriculture keep up? Sabrina Hill takes a look. Click to open or download audio report. Technological advances are happening quickly in any…
USDA May Price Report
The new price report shows more losses for wheat and corn, but stronger livestock prices during this past month. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Specialty Crops and the Farm Bill
During the Memorial Day recess, Senate Agriculture Committee chair, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, visited a fruit farm in her home state to talk about specialty crop provisions in the farm…
Dairy Waste Program Deadline Friday
USDA has extended the deadline on a program that could see more dairy farmers turning livestock waste into energy – but you better move fast to take advantage of it….
Ag Research in Daily Life
…century, federally-funded agriculture research projects have helped improve the lives of Americans, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. USDA scientist Dr. Catherine Woteki says a good example is…
Closer Look at Bee Health Decline
…be bees and that can lead to health problems within the colony. Bees are vital in agriculture and Woteki says research into the decline is a priority for the USDA….
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
…M- COOL to satisfy the World Trade Organization, and feels it could bring on retaliation against U.S. pork exports. The NCBA calls M-COOL shortsighted, and says it sets up U.S….
Field Days Coming Up
…on Thursday near Dos Palos, in Fresno County. It’s organized by the Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation Center, and is a a two-stop field tour of innovative and cost-cutting no-till cotton…
Nothing Sweet About Sugar Surplus
A huge surplus of sugar is causing headaches for producers and USDA policy makers. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
A Salute to Military
On this Memorial Day, agriculture honors the military. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack took a moment during his weekly radio…
Practice Food Safety While Marinating Meat
A USDA food safety expert offers tips on how to use marinades on meat and poultry while applying food safety. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio…
Fresno County 10th Annual Fruit Trail Opens
…download audio report. The 10th Annual Fresno County Fruit Trail officially opens today. Fresno County is the number one agriculture county in the state, and in the nation. Its Blossom…