While the overall prices received by producers during July rose from the previous month, some individual categories were down. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report…
ACP Spraying in Tulare, Citrus Program Extended
…by legislation in 2009, establishing a mechanism for citrus producers to assess themselves to provide support for ongoing efforts to protect against citrus threats such as the Asian citrus psyllid….
Managing Livestock During Drought
Several factors come into play for livestock producers and ranchers on how to manage resources for their animals during drought conditions. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio…
AgNeTVideo: AFBF President Bob Stallman Discusses the Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman tells AgNet West how the farm bureau works for ag producers….
Condition of Corn Crop
Recent rain made a very small impact on overall corn progress. The corn crop around the nation is very important to California dairy and livestock operations, as it greatly influences…
Budget Cuts and Trend Forecasts
Budget cuts and cancelled reports leave livestock analysts with fewer clues to forecast future trends. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report…
4-H Program Celebrates 100 Years
…give presentations, show off exhibits and participate in a cook-off. 4-H members also participate in county fairs around the state with talents ranging from canning to raising and showing livestock….
Farm to Fork Festival Planned
Plans are well underway for the first Farm to Fork festival in Sacramento. The festival will feature farmers and producers of all types, a large farmers’ market, educational displays, livestock,…
Consumer Report: Meat Safety
Livestock producers follow careful food safety practices, but when it comes to meat, there is a golden rule the consumer needs to remember as well – don’t use the same…
Livestock Groups Support RFS Repeal Act
…be used as corn-based ethanol because of the mandates, which means the country’s livestock producers will have even less feed for their stock than what’s left after the drought and…
AFBF Statement on Senate Passage of Immigration Bill
…depend on the workers who show up every day to tend crops and raise livestock. The Senate-passed bill will help ensure an adequate supply of farm labor. It also provides…
Funding for Fairs to be Discussed
…full swing and thousands of individuals across this state are seeing livestock exhibits and horse racing while enjoying classic fair food,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board…
Sec. Ross Sends Letter to Dairy Industry
…modest temporary price relief for milk producers, effective July 1 through the end of the year. This adjustment is across all classes to maximize pool returns to producers. While the…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…improve Valley air quality. Opportunity for California dairy producers to vote on entering the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Equitable Relief for Specialty Crop Policies with funding of $41 million annually…