There’s been a lot of debate over genetically modified crops but there are some proven benefits. A new research study shows sweet corn that’s been genetically modified is better for…
California Ag Headlines for October 7
…value-added products and more. It’s in Pleasant Hill, on Thursday October 17 from 3 to 6:30 pm. But you need to reserve your spot by this Friday. Presentations will cover…
Almond Board: New Workshops Added to Almond Conference
…This year the Almond Board has added an additional day for growers. Gabriele Ludwig, Associate Director of Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California, says the additional workshops cover…
Lack of Water for CA Crops Could Mean Shortages
…Audio Report Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner Les Wright says many vegetable growers in his area are forced to cut back their plantings for winter crops due to a lack of…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
…care, clothing, paper, auto parts, composites, building materials, and bio-fuels. Like with other crops, enforcement and oversight of hemp production would be by the California Department of Food and Agriculture…
‘Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts’ Show in Madera Honors Agriculture
…Farm Machinery & Structures, Fruits and Nuts, Human Factor in Agriculture, Irrigation, Row & Field Crops, Pomegranate Festival, and Vegetables & Vines). The exhibition begins with a wine and appetizer…
Drop in USDA Agricultural Prices Report
Producers receiving lower prices for corn and feed grains, among other crops, led to a drop in USDA’s Agricultural Prices Report in September. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…received more than $18 million out of the total $52 million awarded nationwide. The SCBGP provides grants to states to enhance the competitiveness of Specialty Crops, which are defined as…
California Agriculture Headlines for September 24
…Salinas. More California produce is headed down under. The export market in Australia has opened up to more crops. Peaches and nectarines from California and the Pacific Northwest are now…
Sorghum Field Day Next Week
…grass and one of the top cereal crops in the world. It’s highly drought tolerant and here in the U.S. is mainly used as an animal feed but is gaining…
California Crop Update
Sabrina Hill has an update on several California crops. Click to Open or Download Audio Report California navel orange production for the 2013-2014 season is forecast at 1.76 million tons…
Almond Board: Behind the Scenes in Produce Marketing
…Board of California. Click to Open or Download Audio Report We report a lot on how well certain crops are doing in revenues top crop sales, and marketing is certainly…
California Ag Headlines for September 6
…Checking in with some of the other crops around the state: Cotton boll opening is about a third complete. And so far this year, cotton condition is 85% good to…
More Concern for Nation’s Corn, Soybean Crops
…things here in California. Another week of drought means another week of concern about the developing corn and soybean crops. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…