by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary It is encouraging to see World Food Day observed today, a designation made possible by the inspiring work of the Food and Agriculture Organization …
Family Farmers Do More Than Feed the World
Weekly Column from Agriculture Sectary Tom Vilsack The headlines today can often seem bleak: worries of terrorism, global health, climate change, drought and hunger dominate the news cycle. These are …
AgNeTVideo: Tulare FFA Farm Tours
Mike Mederos, Agriculture Department, Tulare High School, and students from Tulare high schools tell us what the Tulare FFA Farm Tours are all about and how they teach younger students …
USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to address the increase of herbicide resistant weeds in U.S. agricultural systems. “Weed …
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
The Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program (BCTVCP) has been preparing for the fall treatment campaign which should start mid-October. Fallow fields continue to be monitored for beet leafhopper populations …
Farm-to-School – Northern California elementary school students to visit White House Garden
Tomorrow, five students from the Pittsburg Unified School District in Contra Costa County will join First Lady Michelle Obama and students from schools in Arizona, Ohio and Washington D.C. to …
Tough Decision for Southern CA Alfalfa Growers
Some success is being had with a different varietal of alfalfa in managing leafhopper populations in southern California however there is a trade off. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 10
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, helping an endangered species, cooperating for …
Agri View: Self Preservation
Everett Griner talks about “canning” making a comeback in today’s Agri View. Self Preservation Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby Calves: …
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Directors Support California Farm Bureau’s Voter Guide
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau (YSFB) Directors recently voted to support and align with the position taken by California Farm Bureau Federation’s (CFBF) 2014 Voter Guide. Following is information provided by CFBF …
California Certified Crop Adviser February 6, 2015 Exam Registration Period Open
Crop consultants in California and Arizona have the opportunity until December 5, 2014 to register for the February 6, 2015 Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam. The exam will be given …
AgNeTVideo: Sights and Sounds of the Fresno Fair
Enjoy some of the sights of this year’s Fresno Fair! Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics …
Alfalfa Breed Showing Promise Against Pest
There has been one unique success for combating leafhoppers killing alfalfa crops in southern California. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby …
Leafhopper Management has Little Options
Leafhoppers are causing substantial loss in southern California alfalfa, and management practices are limited. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby Calves: …