…of it. Manipulating genes is just an improvement on an ancient technique that we use to feed the world. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
NCBA Urges Secretaries to Reject Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Flawed Recommendations
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association submitted comments today to the Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture on the flawed advice in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report….
Cricket: It’s What’s For Dinner
…of thing. But in a world where cricket chips could become a successful snack, there’s a need for a proper, large-scale farm. The Los Angeles Daily News covers Elliott Mermel,…
1,500 Students To Learn about Ag at Annual AgVentures! Day
…awareness. In February, it hosts the World Ag Expo, and in April, it holds the California Antique Farm Equipment Show. The International Agri-Center is also home to the AgVentures! Learning…
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
…and the Africanized honey bee. Bees are essential to food supplies in California and around the world. The state’s almond industry requires over 1.6 million colonies of bees to pollinate…
Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Final Communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today, May 8, after endorsing the final communique by the G-20 Agriculture Ministers in Istanbul, Turkey: Vilsack “I commend Minister of…
HM.CLAUSE – Davis, California Branch
HM.CLAUSE is a business unit of Limagrain, an international co-operative agricultural group, specializing in field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. HM.CLAUSE is made up of two parts Harris Morgin…
Agri View: Hot Topic
Everett Griner talks about a world record hot pepper in today’s Agri View. Hot Topic…
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…lead agency or group of agencies to lead adaptation efforts in each sector. 5.Each sector lead will be responsible to: -Prepare an implementation plan by September 2015 to outline the…
UC Davis Ranked Number 1 in World for Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
The University of California, Davis, ranks No. 1 in the world for teaching and research in agriculture and forestry as well as veterinary sciences, according to data released today by…
California Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
…world and are trendsetters at maximizing the fullest potential of their land to produce food and other agricultural products with the least environmental impacts,” said California Farm Bureau Federation President…
From Over 100,000 to 1: Partners Band Together to Beat the European Grapevine Moth
…and eradication partnership one of the most effective programs for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), county departments of agriculture,…
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Earth Day
…economic, political; We require the help of the world’s business and industrial leaders; We require the help of the world’s religious leaders; and We require the help of the world’s…
Agri View: Big ‘Uns
Everett Griner talks about world record plants in today’s Agri View. Big ‘Uns…









