A former USDA chief economist weighs in on the significant growth in the crop insurance industry since 1981. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report….
USDA Surveys Underway
Whether it applies to crop or livestock producers, water use or aquaculture, USDA is gathering data for important upcoming reports. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Support Agriculture while Buying Gifts
…we found online. You can do an online search for something in your area: Earthbound Farms Simonian Farms Tom’s Farms Wineries Nut Shops Farm-to-Fork Restaurants– Find a listing of several…
Water Series: How Much Rain does California Need?
…has more. Click to open or download audio report. Meanwhile, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey points out that California has more than hydrologic problems. Click to open or download audio report….
Farm Sector to Net Less Money than Last Year
It looks like the farm sector this year is going to net more money than was expected, but still less than last year. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or…
California’s Pumpkin Crop
…Cinderella, Sugar Pie, Baby Pam or New England Pie. If you’re looking for recipes, at least one California pumpkin farm has a great website. Click here for All About Pumpkins….
USDA TV Feature: Holiday Meal Planning Helpful Hints
USDA has some helpful hints for holiday meal planning and for after the holiday meals are over. The USDA’s Bob Ellison has more….
AgNeTVideo: Vilsack on the Farm to School and SNAP Programs
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the Farm to School program while visiting California State University, Fresno….
Water Series: Weather Expert on California Drought
AgNet West continues our look at California’s water crisis with USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen, who comments on the state’s extreme drought. Click to open or download audio report….
Farm Bill Wait Causing Delays in Farm Decisions
Uncertainty about future farm programs is causing problems for farmers and keeping many from making vital decisions. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
NASS Will Produce Fewer Surveys in 2014
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will continue produce a reduced number of statistical surveys in fiscal year 2014. Julie McPeake reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Can Congress Pass a Farm Bill This Year?
There is more news coming out of Washington D.C. that has some feeling we may actually get a new farm bill before the end of the year. Randall Weiseman reports….
Report Shows Need for Quick Passage of Farm Bill
Those who are arguing for quick passage of a farm bill now have more ammunition to make that argument. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….