Full, uncut comment: Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot discusses labor issues and immigration reform. For more AgNeTVideo reports, click here….
AgNeTVideo – Wenger Talks About Issues Facing Farmers
…of topics that he said would continue to be key issues for California growers this year. Wenger also said that even though things are going well right now for many…
Wenger Says Nitrates a Big Issue for 2013
…When asked what he thought was a key issue for California agriculture in 2013, he said: Nitrates. In addition to nitrates, Wenger said other key issues are water and labor….
Wenger Takes On Dairy Protests at Conference
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger says California farmers and ranchers have several key issues facing them. Speaking at the Outlook 2013 Conference by the California Chapter of the American…
California Agriculture Important to the Nation
…was recently part of a delegation in Washington D.C., that met with elected officials to discuss issues important to California agriculture. But Lauritzen says the issues are bigger than just…
AgNeTVideo Report: Monterey County Ag, Part 1
…than other areas around the nation. Lauritzen says it does come with a price – all the issues surrounding agriculture such as water quality and pesticide use. This is the…
United Fresh 2013 Convention And Tour
…initiatives from United Fresh CEO Tom Stenzel and have the opportunity to share their concerns and perspectives on the issues, as well as receive a sneak preview of the United…
Birmingham’s Full Statement about Allocation
…for south-of-the Delta Central Valley Project (CVP) agricultural water service contractors is 25 percent. Although expected, this allocation is very disappointing and exemplifies the issues faced by farmers and other…
USDA Issues New Farm Income Forecast
The latest USDA forecast for this year’s farm income is out…and it’s really two forecasts in one. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference Enlightens, Educates
…ask from that perspective. ASTA President Andy LaVigne reviews some of the news and issues discussed at this week’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference near Phoenix, AZ. Among other things,…
ASTA Seeds Conference Looks at Needs of Growers
…define this segment of the agriculture industry, worldwide. American Seed Trade Association President and CEO, Andy LaVigne says there are a few key issues. For the full interview, click here….
Watching for Vine Viruses in Wine Grapes
…the Manager Grower Relations for Constellation Wine out of Madera. He says there are a number of vine-health issues for wine grape growers to watch for. He says weather also…
Challenges for Poultry Producers
…Poultry Magazine says besides the usual economic and individual financial concerns, the poultry industry will face increasing public health, environment, and animal welfare issues. Just last year, California poultry producer…
Ag Regulations Topic of Meeting
…They will discuss ag regulatory, environmental, and irrigated land regulatory programs. Several speakers are scheduled. The board advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs….