Growing one of the most used spices in the world. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peppercorn Harvest Image by nonatickler from Pixabay Peppercorns is one of the…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…features clothing manufacturers, farmers and scientists – may be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/rEm8pjbbnaE. At the beginning of the webinar, UC Cooperative Extension conservation agriculture specialist Jeff Mitchell recalled the tragic 1991 dust…
U.S. Tariffs on China Violate Trade Rules According to WTO
…enforceable commitments by China to prevent the theft of American technology,” Lighthizer explained. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management…
Struggles of California Cotton Growers Demonstrated by Drop in Acreage
…flat just not moving. So that’s been a problem for us,” said Isom. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories an including an exclusive interview with the World Ag Expo…
2021 World Ag Expo Officially Canceled Because of Pandemic
…discussion prior to coming to the decision to cancel the 2021 World Ag Expo. Beginning this week World Ag Expo staff will be reaching out to exhibitors to discuss concerns…
California Growers Have A New Insecticide Available for Aphid Control
…they don’t work as quickly.” Listen to Walker’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3,…
The Western View: Why is the West Burning – Again?
Once again, the West is burning. Once again, forestry experts tell us that taking the cows and sheep out of the forest has made the summer fire season unbelievably worse….
2021 Application Open: Top-10 New Products Competition, Sponsored by Bank of America
A 2020 Top-10 New Products Winner holds his trophy at World Ag Expo® World Ag Expo® established the Top-10 New Products Competition to encourage and celebrate innovation in agriculture. Since…
4-H Gives Incarcerated Youth Freedom to Try Their Hands at Growing Vegetables
Youth up to 17 years of age who have been arrested or adjudicated for breaking the law are housed at juvenile detention facilities. In Sonora, while the young people are…
New Multifaceted Farmworker Safety Campaign Launched
…from coronavirus. The findings also note that farmworkers have valuable suggestions to improve preventative efforts in the workplace. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”
…world demand for cotton, bringing much of the industry to a near standstill. Industry members have been encouraging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to include pima cotton in the…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…UC Agriculture and Natural Resources brings the power of UC to all 58 California counties. Through research and Cooperative Extension in agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, economic and youth development, our…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box Program has distributed over 50 million food boxes in support…