AgNet West spoke with Director of Ag Project Development for Coldwell Solar Jamie Logan at the at the 51st World Ag Expo taking place at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. …
Secretary Perdue Confirmed as 2018 Commodity Classic Keynote Speaker
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will speak at the upcoming Commodity Classic in Anaheim, California. Held February 27th to March first, Perdue will be the keynote speaker for Wednesday morning’s general …
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Wants Beef Defined
The United States Cattlemen’s Association wants the Department of Agriculture to clarify the definition of beef. USCA late last week submitted a petition to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service …
Canada: Trade Problems Expected with the U.S. Even if NAFTA is Signed
Canada expects trade challenges from the U.S. will continue even if the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks are successful. A senior Canadian government official says: “Even if a …
Former Ag Trade Negotiator Says Much Work Left on NAFTA
A former Obama administration trade official says there is too much left to do before the deadline for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks. Former Chief Agricultural Negotiator …
Agri View: Shipping Affects Food Prices
Everett Griner talks about how shipping cost affects the prices consumers pay for food in today’s Agri View. Now anybody who reads a paper or watches the news on TV …
USDA Helps Dairy and Beef Industries Reach More Domestic and Global Markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today made two announcements about its Animal Welfare Assessment Program (AWAP), which offers an independent assessment for industry animal welfare …
USDA Partners with Dairy Innovation Center
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy to jointly promote …
Beginning Farmer Training Program Receives State Approval
A recently developed beginning farmer training program has officially been approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. The California Farm Academy Beginning Farm and Ranch Manager Apprenticeship Program …
Almond Matters: Almond Bloom Arrives
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, many orchards throughout California have started to experience almond bloom and it appears that it is going to be a good …
AgWell Solar Helps Growers with Energy Optimization
AgWell Solar, a division of Nuance Energy, is assisting growers to become more energy efficient with the company’s Osprey PowerPlatform. The ground-mount solar racking system is designed to be smaller …
The California Kitchen: Rocky Road
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Rocky Road with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Milk Chocolate 1/2 C Toasted …
Popular Flowers for Valentine’s Day
Cathy Isom has a few good suggestions for the most popular flowers, besides roses, to give to your loved ones on Valentine’s Day. That’s coming up on This Land of …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-14-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue talks at the World Ag Expo and our sponsor, Coldwell Solar, tells …