Our last days in Mexico City continued the themes of cooperation and engagement. The agricultural delegation had a meeting with the National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores (ANTAD) and …
Shock Factor May Help Conservation Message
Ag industries continue to stress water conservation to the general public. Brian Medeiros of Medeiros and Son Dairy in Hanford says something drastic might have to happen before changes are …
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
Today, USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden announced the availability of over $9 million in outreach and technical assistance for minority farmers and ranchers and military veterans that are new to …
Dairy Industry Finding New Sustainability Practices
The dairy industry continues to look for more ways to conserve resources and lessen their environmental footprint. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
My first impressions of Mexico City as part of Governor Brown’s trade mission were a sensory overload. From the vibrant colors and artistry of the flower market within Mercardo de …
CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape
One of my priorities as secretary is process improvement, looking at all CDFA operations for opportunities to increase efficiency and, ultimately, improve our service to the people of California. It’s …
New Research Benefits Rice Growers, Livestock Producers
A UC Cooperative researcher may have found a win-win scenario to help livestock producers and rice growers manage the drought a little better. Sabrina Hill has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Agri View: Eat More Meat
Everett Griner talks about meat protein being good for seniors in today’s Agri View. Eat More Meat Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk …
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
This week, I visited the small town of Cameron Creek Colony in Tulare County, California and saw firsthand the challenges drought poses, particularly for those living in rural communities. About …
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA is providing $9.7 million in emergency water assistance to 73,000 residents in 11 California counties experiencing the driest year on record. “This drought …
AgNeTVideo: Brad Sullivan L&G Attorneys at Law
Brad Sullivan, L&G Attorneys at Law, discusses the two types of inspections and the importance of maintaining good records in agriculture. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
California Drought Should Have Little Effect on Food Prices
Will the severe drought in California result in reduced supplies and higher prices for food products produced there? Gary Crawford reports with Richard Howitt. California Drought Should Have Little Effect …
Agri View: Agri-Terrorism
Everett Griner talks about farmers properly protecting their assets in today’s Agri View. Agri-Tourism Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems
UC Cooperative Extension advisor Glenn Nader believes two problems could add up to one win-win solution. The California drought has ranchers desperate for inexpensive livestock feed. Air quality protection regulations …