Duvall During a meeting with farmers and ranchers, President Donald Trump pledged that his administration, including newly installed Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, would work to address critical challenges faced…
Executive Order Creates New Agriculture Panel
…(x) the Secretary of Education; (xi) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; (xii) the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission; (xiii) the Director of the Office of Management and…
Sonny Perdue Sworn in as 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
…the strict safety standards we’ve established. Food security is a key component of national security, because hunger and peace do not long coexist. And fourth, Perdue will always remember that…
Vending Machine Salads
How do you like your salad? Cathy Isom tells us about a company that is turning a vending machine into a veggie machine. That’s coming up on This Land…
Syngenta Corn Lawsuits Underway
The first of several lawsuits filed against Syngenta is underway. Syngenta is facing dozens of lawsuits that claim a move by the company depressed corn prices in 2013. The farmers…
AFBF Labor Expert Taking USDA Post
…will serve as a senior adviser to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Boswell starts next month at USDA and Politico reports she will be working on labor and immigration issues. Boswell…
Ag Groups Pleased With Perdue Confirmation
…also commend Secretary Perdue on his support – reiterated during his Senate Agriculture Committee hearing – for relieving the obstacles dairy producers deal with when looking to hire workers for…
Chairman Conaway Applauds the Confirmation of Secretary Perdue
Perdue House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway issued the following statement upon the confirmation of Governor Sonny Perdue as the 31st Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture…
Tulare County Celebrates Farm Bureau Leaders
…is bestowed upon a company who is tremendously supportive of the local farming community. Willitts Equipment Company (also called Willitts Pump Company) is a partner and friend to the Farm…
A Better Way to Pasteurize Eggs
…Salmonellosis, as the infection is known, can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever. Infants, preschoolers, pregnant women and the elderly are especially susceptible. Because of this, pasteurized eggs are often…
RFA to EPA: Keep the RFS on Track in 2018
…more than 10% ethanol in 2016, underscoring that the so-called “blend wall” is not a real barrier to RFS compliance. “The ethanol industry was highly encouraged by your commitment to…
NAFTA Talks Not Happening Soon
…is being held up because of past work he’s done representing foreign governments in Washington, D.C. Democrats say he needs a waiver approved by both the House and Senate to…
The Western View: The Central Valley Habitat Exchange
…an innovative proposal that would help ease this problem. They’re working a new program that would pay farmers and ranchers to grow wildlife habitat in addition to crops on their…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Arugula Wonton with Burnt Sugar
…the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…