The Monsanto Fund’s fourth annual America’s Farmers Grow Communities program is once again giving farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite community nonprofit organization. Julie McPeake has more. …
Statement by Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, On Farm Bill Expiration
Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, issued the following statement about the expiration of the farm bill: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire …
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
There could soon be another new crop for California. Governor Brown has signed the Industrial Hemp Farming Act, which legalizes hemp farming under state law. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to …
AgNet West E-news: New ACP Discovery; Water Meetings; Specialty Crop Grants
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the new Asian citrus psyllid discovery in Tulare County, water meetings, and specialty crop block grants. Click here to …
New Ecosystem Services Database
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announces what is believed to be the first-ever Ecosystem Services Database. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentCIR …
Social Media Campaign for Farm Bill
USDA has kicked off a new social media campaign emphasizing the importance of farm bill programs across the country. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored …
USDA Farm Service Agency Offers Several Programs
The USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs for farmers and ranchers. State Executive Director of California for the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, explains more. Click to Open …
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. Payments to Brazil
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says U.S. payments to Brazil being jeopardized underscores the urgent need for Congress to pass a farm bill as soon as possible. Click to Open or …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Economic Security
In a recent radio address, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in order to bring about future economic security to the nation, the Congressional gridlock must be shattered. Click to Open …
Agriculture Crimes a Serious Problem
Agriculture crimes are a serious problem around California – especially in the state’s top producing county, Fresno. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims spoke recently on that topic, and explained how …
Farmer’s Markets Gain Popularity
Farmer’s markets continue to gain popularity around the nation – as they connect farmers to the communities around them. Anne Alonzo is the Administrator for the Agricultural Marketing Service. She …
Trade Sensitive Issues
Keeping in mind trade sensitive issues is part of the balancing act performed during ag trade discussions. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
The Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Farm Forum Series
We’ve been following the Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Farm Forum series, as it has involved topics that are important all over the state. The forum brings together speakers for an …
Merced and Kings Counties Tours Next Week
The conservation tillage dairy bus tours in Merced and Kings Counties are next week. For more information, click here. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …