…helped farmers, ranchers, and landowners implement conservation practices amidst a difficult year. NRCS has helped to address issues of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat. Through various outreach initiatives…
California Tree Nut Industry Does Its Part to Provide for Families in Need
…WAPA President and CEO Roger Isom. “Providing healthy and nutritious foods as part of this much needed food drive is important. It truly demonstrates that as Californians we can all…
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Entry into California by State Veterinarian
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…are outlining a pragmatic, science-based, and risk-based approach that focuses on the potential risk to animal and livestock health, the environment, and food safety in order to provide our farmers…
The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style
…in our institutions, of sickness and shortages and threats to our health care. And now the year is ending with those threats at a crescendo, with the pandemic keeping us…
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
…represents a tremendous milestone for scientific innovation,” FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said in a press release. “As part of our public health mission, the FDA strongly supports advancing innovative animal…
DWR Encourages More Climate Change Collaboration
…mitigating adverse effects on the environment as well as public health and safety. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management…
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
…innovations to protect the environment and improve human health. “When we combine research on the International Space Station with the amazing capabilities that Earth observation provides, I believe that NASA,…
Beef Alliance Startup Challenge Encourages Innovation in Cattle Industry
…nutrition and production efficiency, livestock monitoring and traceability, food safety, business management, and animal health. Listen to the radio report below. Beef Alliance Startup Challenge Encourages Innovation in Cattle Industry…
Almond Matters: Healthy Trees Come from Healthy Soils
…if the soil is healthy the trees will be healthy,” Burkdoll noted. Ensuring strong and healthy trees ultimately begins with planting. As Burkdoll points out, microbial activity in the soil…
Still Time to Participate in the Annual Latino Farmer Conference
…only will the event be held online this year, but it is taking place over three days. The webinar conference began last week, with discussions on soil health, nutrient management,…
Cultivating Safety on the Farm
…live and work on a farm or in a rural area. Recent funding has been provided by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Melissa Ploeckelman, outreach specialist for…
FMCSA Extends Hours of Service Waivers into 2021
…in response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. Another round of HOS waivers has been issued to help ensure the timely delivery of necessary items. The previous extension of…
Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS
A video series of ‘How-To’ guides has recently been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and farmers.gov. The Soil Health: How To video…