Don York is a veteran and award winning farm broadcaster who has reported on agricultural issues in western states for more than 30-years. He began his broadcast career in Sacramento, California as an intern at a news talk radio station. Don reported in New Mexico for two television stations where he won several journalism awards. In 1995 Don helped launch a television farm newscast in Fresno, California. He later moved back into radio and was recently honored by the Fresno County Farm Bureau for excellence in Journalism. Don is married and has a daughter and grandson. Studying military history, working on vintage cars and volunteering for various non-profit groups are among the things Don enjoys doing when not reporting on agriculture stories.
Don York
Idaho Officials Strongly Opposing Potato Reclassification
Congressman Simpson, who is co-chair of the Potato Caucus, is leading efforts with a congressional letter to USDA and Department of Health and Human Services opposing reclassifying potatoes as a non-vegetable.
WA Congressman Newhouse Expresses Concerns Over H-2A Costs
Congressman Newhouse expressed concerns about recent changes to the H-2A program during a House Appropriations hearing, saying changes will increase the cost of the H-2A program for farmers to make use of it.
Idaho Snowpack Survey Leaves Northern Areas With Concern
While more snow has fallen in Idaho since February, big concerns still linger with the much drier conditions up north compared to the south.
Idaho Bean Growers Facing Smoke and Heat Stress Challenges
Idaho is always facing agricultural challenges, and one of those challenges is the potential for smoke and heat stress on bean production.
Blueberry Council Advocates For New Farm Bill
Alyssa Halpy with the North American Blueberry Council, says a new farm bill is needed for the industry to grow.
New product Evaness assists with crop residues post-harvest
Simplot Grower Solutions and Innvictis BioScience just released a new product called Evaness, designed to deal with crop residues after harvest.
Fruit Producers Speak Up About USDA Inspection Restrictions
Fruit tree producers are sharing concerns about the inspection process from the USDA slowing down shipping.
Your Farm, Your Footprint: Revolutionizing Dairy Sustainability
Discover how 'Your Farm, Your Footprint' empowers dairy producers to enhance sustainability practices.
Green Career Week Set to Inspire Youth in Agriculture
A non-profit called Seed Your Future created an upcoming event called Green Career Week, meant to inspire youth to pursue horticulture.
Fruit Growers, Remember: Have a Back-Up Plan For Unexpected Issues
Starting the season right relies heavily on using the right nutrients, but tree fruit growers are being reminded to have a backup plan in case Mother Nature takes an unexpected turn.