Many Americans rely on the Agriculture Department’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP. Eligibility depends on those who are working or looking for work during a certain period of …
Agri View: Food Safety
We have the safest food supply in the world. Everett Griner talks about the food borne illness in the U.S. in today’s Agri View. Food Safety Learn more from the …
TPP Will Benefit California, Farm Leader Says
With today’s release of the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, the California Farm Bureau Federation urged the state’s congressional delegation to support the agreement. The TPP would …
Livestock Health and Need for Antibiotics
Antibiotics in agriculture are critical to animal health. With several restaurants changing policy to source meat from animals that have not been exposed to growth promoting antibiotics or antibiotics altogether, …
Cattlemen Stand Firmly Behind the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Today, the White House released the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership for public review. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President and Chugwater, Wyo., cattleman Philip Ellis confirmed that this agreement …
Statement from Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement regarding the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
Senate Passes Resolution to Withdraw WOTUS Rule
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council appreciate the bi-partisan show of support in the Senate today against the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers’ “waters of the United States” …
South Valley Nut Conference Tomorrow
The South Valley Nut Conference is Friday, November 6, at the Tulare County Fairgrounds. AgNet West’s Sabrina Hill talks with conference organizer Jason Scott about what you can expect at …
Citrus Industry This Week: Undercover Citrus; Rehabilitating HLB-Infected Trees
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes interviews from University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann about citrus undercover and University of Florida researcher Tripti Vashisth about pruning to rehabilitate …
Almond Board: Groundwater Recharge Project
The Almond Board is funding research into the possibility of using almond orchards to recharge groundwater. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Canning Gifts Safely
Ahhh yes, the holidays are upon us, and for some canned food items do make a thoughtful and creative holiday gift. Proper canning techniques and recipes must be used to …
Agri View: Unbeatable Nut Grass
Scientist call it Cyperus rotundus but it is nut grass to most of us. Everett Griner talks about controlling nut grass in today’s Agri View. Unbeatable Nut grass Learn more about nut …
Agri-Culture’s 19th Annual Progressive Dinner “Autumn in the Valley” Success
The educational organization, Agri-Culture, held its 19th Annual Progressive Dinner on Saturday night (October 24th). The event raised over $35,000. The purpose of Agri-Culture is to educate the public about …
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Twenty-four individuals have been selected for Class 46 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. The new fellows were recently inaugurated at …