California has been a sight for animal activists, protests and break-ins on or near farms. Activists that enter farming operations often say they are there to save animals that are…
Concerns About Integrity as Organic Production Gets Easier
…true to its roots as larger farms continue moving into the sector. “Some of the larger guys that have the power to go and lobby for more inputs to be…
Women Are Out-Earning Men in the Business of Farming
…impact of $1.6 billion in California. While the number of female principal operators declined six percent between 2007 and 2012, the overall number of farms and principal operators also declined…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Delay in River-Flows Vote
…that any future agreements lead to success for the environment and the economy.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 40,000…
Instances of Bindweed Popping Up in Central Valley Farms
…Bindweed Popping Up in Central Valley Farms About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide…
Results From Romaine E. coli Outbreak Investigation
…and consistently implemented on farms. Results From Romaine E. coli Outbreak Investigation About the Author Taylor Hillman Image credit: Workers harvest and box romaine lettuce. Salinas Valley, CA/David Litman /…
Animal Welfare Doesn’t Improve with Larger Facilities
…information was based on the evaluation of the welfare level on 60 conventional pig farms with capacities ranging between 250 and 11,000 pigs. The study suggests that overall farm size…
FAS Administrator Isley to Lead South Korea Trade Mission
Representatives from nearly 50 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations will join Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Administrator Ken Isley on a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade mission to Seoul, South…
Large California Poultry Operation to Shutter
Family run Zacky Farms, known for its turkey production is shuttering its doors after decades of service. The closure of the company’s two plants in Fresno and Stockton will put…
2018 Ventura County Farm Day
Farms and ranches in Ventura County are welcoming community members to take the day exploring their farming operations. The self-guided tours provide the community a chance to learn about livestock…
The Western View: San Francisco Supports Fish Not Farms
…Fish Not Farms The Board of Supervisors of San Francisco threw a temper tantrum last week, and are trying to cut off their nose to spite their face. They chose…
Beagle Brigade Helping Protect Homeland Pork
…further highlighted the need to be vigilant in safeguarding the U.S. against foreign animal diseases.” “Beagle Brigade” member Hardy’s official photo. (Photo credit: Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and…
China Has Culled 200,000 Pigs Due to Swine Fever Outbreak
…pigs on each of the farms hit by outbreaks, as well as all the animals on other farms within a three-mile range of each outbreak. Most of the swine fever…
Presidential Order Restores Western Water Supplies
…supply shortages and will greatly benefit Central Valley communities and the environment. Since 1992, water supply restrictions have caused severe economic consequences for farms and the people who depend on…