Farmers Markets keep growing around the nation. Daniel Lee has the story. Click to open or download audio report…
Farmers Market Week
Farmers markets are an integral part of the urban/farm linkage and have continued to rise in popularity. Farmers markets allow consumers to have access to locally grown, farm fresh produce,…
US Wins WTO Enforcement Case Against China
The World Trade Organization has found China imposed unjustified export blocking duties against US chicken products. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report…
CDFA Taking Applications for China/Vietnam Trip
…as retail market visits to assist California small businesses with export sales and foreign market expansion. The deadline to apply is August 2. To download the PDF application, click here….
Proposed Free Trade Agreement
A new regional free trade agreement proposed between the US and European Union could mean expanded markets for our nation’s ag exports. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or…
Working to Keep Markets Open for U.S. Wheat
U.S. agricultural officials say they are doing everything possible to keep markets for U.S. wheat open. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Fresno County 10th Annual Fruit Trail Opens
…map of the trail, as well as local farmers markets where they can pick up more fresh, local produce. And, in making the most of the agri-tourism trend, the Fresno…
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
…a true safety net – something used when disaster hits such as aggressive weather or down markets. This safety net is in the best interest of all of us because…
More Farmers Markets to Accept EBT
Families on food assistance may soon be able to use their EBT cards at more farmers markets, thanks to grants from the USDA. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or…
Blue Diamond a Success In Exporting
The California almond farmers’ cooperative Blue Diamond has shown how growing export markets can greatly expand business. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report….
China Closes Doors to California Citrus
California’s citrus industry is figuring out its next move as its second-largest export market bans all shipments from our state. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Record Year for CA Table Grapes
…million boxes in 2012 – just under half of those going to export markets around the world. California produces 99 percent of the commercial fresh grapes grown in the U.S….
Indonesia Grows as U.S. Export Market
A USDA economist says despite some challenges, Indonesia is poised to continue its growth trend as a U.S. agricultural export market. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Almond Board 2013 Election Results
…all over the world enjoy California Almonds as a natural, wholesome and quality food product, making almonds California’s leading agricultural export in terms of value. The Almond Board of California…