Featured Interview—Farm Bureau saving farmers money in public utilities work.
Walnut outlook brightens, State officials work to protect industry from the New World Screwworm, an effort to bring back whole and low-fat milk into school cafeterias would be better for student nutrition and for dairy farmers, plus Farm Bureau works to loosen restrictions on autonomous tractors. It would improve efficiency and farm safety.
Our featured interview--an Ag economist details problems plaguing U.S. specialty crop farmers.
Plus, California’s minimum wage will increase next year.
Ranchers who lost livestock by wolf kills can apply for compensation.
And the changing taste of Brussels sprouts.
Featured interview on California apples—the crop marketing efforts and why buy California apples, plus news briefs on forest fire prevention, plan to import Argentine beef, USDA plans to help beef cattle producers and dairy news.
Why shoppers wanting a fresh California turkey for Thanksgiving should contact their grocery stores early this year. Plus, a record pistachio crop, agritourism is becoming more popular.
Farmers say immigration raids did not affect this summer’s supply of workers.
Also, tough times for this nation’s farmers.
Pumpkins adorn many porches during the fall months either as jack-o-lanterns or fall displays. The pumpkin you buy at the store may very well come from this farm, and we’ll speak with an agritourism pumpkin farmer about activities that await their visitors.
We’ll check out the California winegrape harvest this year, plus future industry struggles that it must overcome.
Hispanic farm industry leaders speak of their culture, background, success, and love of farming in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.
A walnut industry leader discusses the exceptional quality of this year’s crop and a brighter marketing outlook, plus their work to increase demand for California walnuts.
Developing an almond tree that would rely less on honeybees and other benefits for farmers. A conversation with the head of Burchell Nursery–a leading independent tree nursery that has an in-house breeding program.
The state’s largest farm group says Proposition 50 is bad for rural California, communities and counties.
Farming is a dangerous occupation. Today we look at staying safe and getting workers back to work.
Turning the tables on host Gary Sack to learn more about his passion for agriculture.
Apex predators—mainly lions cause huge losses in Lake County.
Part 2 of the impact of the grey wolf on a community, a great crop of tomatoes for processing and their amazing story, also, find out what the USDA is forecasting for meat and dairy supplies.
Part 1- Gray wolves are proving to be brutal killing machines against livestock in the Northeastern part of the state, causing economic and mental stress for ranchers.
Part 2 - Problems caused by abandoned farmland could get worse.
Young Farmers awards and contests applications are now open, be sure to check them out!
Neglected farmland causing pest problems, trade deals effect on farmers, Marin--a tiny farm county has a big economic contribution, and a rough year for cherry growers.
Pesticide regulator collaborates to reduce use
Farm industry supported legislation moves forward.
A check on this season’s watermelon and pear crops.
A check on California’s summer fruit season. Legislative briefs, The U.S. border closed again to Mexican livestock, and details on the National Farm Security Action Plan.
The cost of regulations hurts California farm competitiveness
Organic production turns downward
Farm Labor Contractors helping on more farms today
American Farm Bureau says the Big Beautiful Bill benefits farm families.
Roadless Rule rescinded to help with firefighting and timber harvesting. High hog numbers should mean continued low pork prices for consumers. Changing food consumption trends. What’s it take to be a Certified Crop Adviser? USDA is reopening some livestock imports from Mexico.