Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman today announced the appointment of 19 additional members to six agricultural trade advisory committees. “The agricultural trade advisory committees provide…
Cap-and-Trade Program Topic of Meeting
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear about a new University of California initiative concerning food, and focus on the state’s Cap-and-Trade Program and other environmental market…
Speak Up Against Water Act Proposal
The EPA might not understand how the clarification in the Clean Water Act will affect agriculture. Taylor Hillman tells us what you can do. Speak Up Against Water Act Proposal…
Water Act Proposal Costs Time and Money
…asking all agriculture land owners to speak up now before the public comment period ends in October. Contact your local Farm Bureau if you would like to join in expressing…
California Hosting Wheat Executives
California is once again hosting agriculture executives from another country. Sabrina Hill has more. Japanese Wheat Officials Come to CA Senior executives representing six Japanese flour milling companies are visiting…
AgNeTVideo: Bee Training
Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner Les Wright and Madera County Agriculture Commissioner Stevie McNeill discuss training on handling bees for apiary inspectors….
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
U.S. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced the implementation of new Farm Bill measures and other policy changes to improve the financial security of new and beginning farmers and…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 20
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Western snow pack less than needed Saving bees and other pollinators Expanding trade for…
Governor Signs CA Budget With FFA Funding Included
…the grant, FFA and other agriculture groups from around the state rallied to tell the governor that funding is vital to the future of agriculture in the state. A group…
USDA Announces Landmark Commitment to Improve Sage-Grouse Habitat
Nevada-California Ranchers to Benefit Strutting Male Sage Grouse with Female Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a ground-breaking commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to accelerate and focus…
Public Needed in HLB Prevention
The California Department of Food and Agriculture needs your help to fend off Huanglongbing disease. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains how important it is to report signs of the disease….
Vilsack Talks Trade in Europe
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack The U.S. agriculture secretary is focusing on the nation’s trade prospects while in Europe this week. Vilsack in Europe Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in Europe this…
Hong Kong Market Reopens for U.S. Beef
U.S. to Benefit from Expanded Export Opportunities Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the United States and Hong Kong have agreed on new terms and conditions that pave the…
AgNeTVideo: Nick Lumbreas RTI-AG
Nick Lumbreras, Research Coordinator, and Kelsey McPhetridge, Research Assistant, discuss RTI AG research and the benefits to California agriculture….