Through Value-Added Producer grants, USDA is helping rural entrepreneurs expand their operations and create new products to bring to market. Susan Carter has more. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
CA Agrotourism: SLO’s Madonna Inn
As we head into the last holiday weekend of the summer, it’s easy in California to incorporate agriculture into your weekend fun. Sabrina Hill shows us how one popular resort …
Val Dolcini Named Administrator of the Farm Service Agency
Val Dolcini has been selected to serve as the new Farm Service Agency Administrator. Dolcini currently serves as the California FSA state executive director. He was appointed to that position …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 29
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for …
Agri View: Feeding the People
Everett Griner talks about how farm technology must change in today’s Agri View. Feeding the People Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for …
USDA Announces New Risk Management Program for Dairy Farmers
This morning, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the start of a new risk management program for dairy farmers, known as the Dairy Margin Protection Program. Vilsack announces program for dairy …
It’s a bet! California Grown products on the line in football wager with New Mexico
(From ca.gov-Planting Seeds) CDFA Secretary Karen Ross is wagering a basket of California Grown products on the second annual “Ag Day” football game tonight between Cal Poly San Luis Obispo …
Citrus Industry This Week: Wasps for HLB Fight; Chadwell Honored
Hear updates on efforts using wasps for HLB control and find out who was awarded in Florida’s citrus industry in today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week. Want to learn …
USDA Statistics Confirm Almonds Number One
The popularity of almonds was written about in an article last week citing new United States Department of Agricultures statistics. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Sponsored ContentBeef on …
Enrollment for New Dairy Farm Risk Management Program to Begin Sept. 2
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that starting Sept. 2, 2014, farmers can enroll in the new dairy Margin Protection Program. The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, …
End of the Brucellosis Milk Surveillance Program in California
From Dr. Annette Jones, D.V.M., State Veterinarian and Director The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has cooperated with the livestock industry and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) …
2014 California Processing Tomato Report
Contracted production of California processing tomatoes is forecast at a record high 14.0 million tons, averaging 48.61 tons per acre, according to a survey conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics …
Agri View: Eat More Meat
Everett Griner talks about options we have for meat consumption in today’s Agri View. Eat More Meat Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health …
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in San Luis Obispo County
Two areas in San Luis Obispo County have been added to the quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of adults and nymphs in and around the …