…had already purchased more than $3.566 billion worth of food by October 31. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation…
APHIS Staff Worked to Overcome Issues of Burdensome Year
…departments to preserve more than $50 million in agricultural trade. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
…the last seven years the CalAgPlate program has supported more than $1.4 million in funding for agricultural education,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “It continues to…
FAS Ensures Strength of American Ag Exports in A Challenging Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) worked to ensure the viability of American ag exports amidst a challenging year. Adjustments to normal operation, particularly in foreign…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
…and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, USDA invested a record $40 billion in rural communities in 2020,” USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand said in a press release….
Michael Regan Nominated as The Next Leader of EPA
President-elect Joe Biden has announced the nomination of Michael Regan to serve as the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Regan has been serving as Secretary of the…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
…forefront of national issues, and we look forward to engaging with Secretary of State Padilla so that he can carry forward the powerful story of California agriculture.” The California Farm…
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Entry into California by State Veterinarian
…however, invited to partake of the Golden State’s famous and varied agricultural bounty if they need to refuel. “We are pleased to issue this permit to Mr. Kringle,” said CDFA…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1,…
Farm Bureau Mourns Passing of Richard Rominger
…who enjoy its products.” Rominger served as director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture from 1977-82, and as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 1993-2001….
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
…innovative Earth observation systems and technologies could provide ag solutions. “As we’ve seen over the past 100 years, increasing innovation in agriculture is limitless,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue…
Almond Update: Trade Relationships Needed While Remaining Desirable to Consumers
At last week’s Almond Conference, Former US Trade Representative Darci Vetter and Former USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden addressed the current agricultural landscape. Harden noted the need to listen to consumers…
Week in Review: STOP USE of Organic Fertilizer Product and Vilsack Back to Lead USDA
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently issued a statewide quarantine for the organic fertilizer product Agro Gold WS. President-elect Joe Biden has officially selected Tom Vilsack to once…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…Agriculture Secretary, Vilsack served as the Governor of Iowa from 2000 to 2007. After serving eight years as USDA Secretary Vilsack remained closely involved in the agricultural sector. Vilsack moved…