The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently seeking nominations for the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research. The notice request for nominations contains information about how to nominate …
USDA Extends Free Meal Programs for Children Through End of Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the agency will be extending free meal programs for children through as late as December 31. The flexibilities being enacted will provide …
Taking A Cooperative Approach to Issues Such as Water
California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross highlighted the importance of taking a more cooperative approach to address important issues in lieu of an ‘us-versus-them’ mentality between environmental …
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
The 2020 World Ag Expo kicked off in Tulare on Tuesday, February 11, with an opening ceremony which featured American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall, marking the first …
Chlorpyrifos Cut-Off Date Quickly Approaching
The cut-off date for chlorpyrifos is quickly approaching. All chlorpyrifos sales in California will officially come to an end on February 6, after an agreement was made with the California Department of …
Nominations Being Accepted for 2020 Agriculturalist of the Year
Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 Agriculturalist of the Year award, which celebrates individuals who have substantially contributed to California’s agricultural success. The California State Fair first began presenting …
Brewer, MJDOA Partnership Sparks ‘light bulb’ Moment
A Central Valley brewer saw an opportunity to help spark a ‘light bulb’ moment with general consumers. As AgNet West reported earlier this month, Fresno, California beer maker Full Circle Brewing …
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
(CFBF) — Delegates from county Farm Bureaus throughout California have re-elected the statewide California Farm Bureau Federation officer team of President Jamie Johansson, First Vice President Shannon Douglass and Second …
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
(AFBF) — Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train …
San Benito County Farmer Honored for Distinguished Service
(CFBF) — Described as “a staple of the San Benito County Farm Bureau” who has served on its board of directors for more than 70 years, farmer Al Bonturi of …
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
(CFBF) — In welcoming Farm Bureau members to the first meeting of the second century of the California Farm Bureau Federation, CFBF President Jamie Johansson said the organization would continue …
Brewery Goes ‘Full Circle’ with MJDOA Partnership
A California craft brewer joins a well-known agriculture awareness campaign to help bridge the gap between the industry and consumers. MAT Full Circle Brewing in Fresno California makes beers with …
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
The Kincade Fire has burned more than 77,000 acres as of November 4, causing significant damage to the community with the destruction of homes, farms, and businesses. For those who …
New Map Shows How Food Moves Through U.S.
A team from the University of Illinois recently developed the first high-resolution map of the American food supply chain. The map provides a comprehensive look at how food such as fruits and vegetables, …