…to year-round lettuce production in those areas. The discovery could also be important in the future, as scientist continue to warn of global climate change, and rising temperatures around the…
California Agriculture Important to the Nation
Agriculture and national security – one California ag commissioner says the two are related. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Monterey County Ag Commissioner Eric Lauritzen…
AgNeTVideo Report: Fresno Food Expo
Thousands of people poured into the Fresno Convention Center for the third annual Fresno Food Expo. With everything from pistachios, to meat, to milk, to wine, it featured about a…
CDFA Sessions on Food Safety
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be hosting two listening sessions on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act Proposed Fresh Produce and Preventive Control…
Global Cotton Production Forecast
Global cotton production, consumption, and trade are all forecast higher in USDA’s latest projection. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Natural Products Expo Features Foods
Thousands of food industry professionals were among the 70,000 people who gathered in Anaheim for the Natural Products Expo. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report….
United Fresh 2013 Convention And Tour
…off a two-week California Fresh Impact Tour on March 13 with town hall events and member visits throughout the state. Members will hear updates on immigration, food safety and nutrition…
Vilsack to Congress: Ag Research Necessary
…he says, will be in food production and economic strength. He told the House Ag Committee that putting money into agricultural research means more than just helping crops and livestock….
Farm Bureau Urges New Ag Labor Program
…Bob Stallman told Congress a new, modern guest-worker program for agricultural workers is needed. Stallman testified to the House’s Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. Farm Bureau urged lawmakers…
New License Plate Supports Agriculture
…the words “Food, fiber, fuel, flora.” Proceeds from the plate will go to the National FFA, 4H and other agricultural education programs. The plates will cost $50 originally, and $40…
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…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Reaction to EPA Info Release
…to harass individual families, but that the proposal would aid and abet terrorism and provide a very real threat to the nation’s food security. EPA later withdrew the 308 rule…
National Pork Producers Council Reaction to EPA Info Release
…of concerns about the privacy and biosecurity of family farms. The regulation was the result of a 2010 “sweetheart” deal the agency entered with environmental groups, including NRDC. The deal…
Ag Groups Outraged Over EPA Information Leak
…coordinates, and even names of relatives. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association past president J.D. Alexander says he has serious concerns about security. So far, the EPA has not released a statement….