U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today announced that almost half of all dairy farms in America have made their annual elections for 2016 …
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, …
Ventilation for Dairy in a New Management Systems
If you are a dairy operator considering a group – housed/group – fed system for calves, look at mechanical ventilation for the barn as well. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Strawberry Industry Always Looking Forward
The strawberry industry in California is continuing to research their water use and is always looking for best management practices. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Big Data Brings Farmers New Rewards, New Risks
Farmers and ranchers see tremendous benefits with technology, but can’t turn a blind eye to the privacy concerns that remain, Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst told the House Agriculture …
The Western View : Internet of Things
Len Wilcox looks at the internet of things on the farm. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
GMO Testing Pilot Project to Ensure Compliance with National Organic Program
It has been said that “California is the capital of organic.” The strength of that statement is a tribute to our state’s and our industry’s ability and willingness to lead, …
Michelle Obama Addresses Fresh Summit Attendees
From the Produce Marketing Association: First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the attendees of the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2015 Fresh Summit and talks about Team FNV and Eat Brighter. Sponsored …
GMO Food Labels Still A Hot Issue
Labeling of GMO food products continues to be a hot issue Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Future Farmers of America Membership and Chapters Expand
1928 was the year the FFA (Future Farmers of America) began with just a few members. This year, 87 years later, FFA has set a new record high. Cathy Isom …
CDFA Recall on Central Valley Raw Milk
Raw milk produced by Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County with a code date of OCT 24 is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California …
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
Tests on produce collected by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) indicate the vast majority of fruits and vegetables available for sale in California meet stringent federal pesticide safety standards. …
The Western View: Connecting Farmers
There’s a new place to hang out online, and it’s just for people involved in agriculture. It’s call agfuse.com and is a free social media tool created specifically to connect farmers …
Agri View: Crop Reports
Everett Griner talks about the size of crops in today’s Agri View. Crop Reports Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …