Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway issued the following statement upon the announcement of President-Elect Donald Trump’s selection of former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to be the nominee for Secretary …
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
In response to President–elect Donald J. Trump naming Sonny Perdue as the nominee to head the Department of Agriculture, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: …
Almond Board: Navel Orangeworm Predictor
Navel Orangeworm, or NOW, is a big problem for almond growers. AgNet West caught up with UCCE Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor for the Sacramento Valley, Emily Simms, at the …
Farm Leaders Taking Part in Inaugural Parade Friday
Leadership from national farm organizations will represent agriculture during the inaugural parade for President-elect Donald Trump Friday. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
China Halts Ethanol Shipments
Buyers in China have canceled up to seven ethanol import shipments due to arrive by April, the first sign a likely hike in import duties is threatening to stall demand. …
Vilsack’s Week Early Departure Meant to Save Tax Dollars
Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack stepped down a week early from his cabinet post to “save taxpayers a few bucks.” Vilsack told Reuters he and his family were taking a …
State Water Project Allocation Increased
As winter storms continue to fill reservoirs and boost the snowpack, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) today increased its estimate of this year’s State Water Project (SWP) supply from …
California Avocados See Good 2016
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) is forecasting excellent quality and demand for 2017. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, 2025CIR …
Funding to Support Agricultural Education at 1890s Land-grant Institutions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $18.9 million in funding for eligible 1890 land-grant colleges and universities to obtain or improve agricultural …
Test Uses Novel Antibodies to Detect Shiga Toxins
By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have developed a highly sensitive test that for the first time is able to detect all known Shiga toxin-producing …
USDA Strengthens Integrity of the Organic Label
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced a final rule that strengthens the integrity of the organic label by clarifying production requirements for organic livestock and …
Almond Matters: Weed Control with Recent Rains
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, the heavy rains can create a challenge for growers when managing winter weeds. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
President Obama bestows award for cutting-edge innovation Michelle Cilia, Ph.D., Citrus Research Board (CRB) researcher and research molecular biologist for the United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service …
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
In another poke in the eye to agriculture, the Obama administration tomorrow will issue a regulation that adds animal welfare standards to the nation’s organic food production law. The National …