A new scholarship helps students while honoring a cattle icon. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. George Miller The George Miller Memorial Scholarship is named after a man…
Week in Review: Potential Calamity for California Citrus & Expanding Opportunities for Almonds
…last year. This year’s FIRA USA attracted more than 1,500 people to learn about innovative agricultural equipment and what’s on the horizon for the future of farming. Subscribe to the…
SPECIAL EPISODE AgNet Weekly: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Interview on Potential Shutdown
In this special early episode, host Sabrina Halvorson talks one-on-one with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about the effects a government shutdown would have on farmers around the nation. Each…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…with long-standing and direct involvement in the industry. They demonstrate lasting impact and commitment to the almond industry.” Last year’s winner was Brian Ezell from the Wonderful Company. Other winners…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
COURTESY: FIRA COURTESY: FIRA COURTESY: FIRA COURTESY: FIRA The first inaugural FIRA USA event took place in Fresno last year, with a tremendous response from industry members. Senior Vice President…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…and Pete Ricketts. It serves as a companion bill to legislation that was introduced earlier in the year in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill seeks to readdress how…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Gatherings Coming Up in October
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting a series of Almond Industry Gatherings to help foster engagement among industry members. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
…more regulatory authority to enforce standards for transporting horses. The changes include: increasing the amount of time allowed for horses to be in a contagious equine metritis (CEM)-affected region without…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
India is taking further action to reduce tariffs are a variety of American goods. The action comes as a resolution to several disputes at the World Trade Organization. U.S. Trade…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change, and improve access to nature in cities, towns, and suburbs where more than 84% of Americans live, work, and play. Communities…
Almond Update: Improving Grower Efficiency with Postharvest Technology
Advancing technology within the processing side of the industry is helping to improve grower efficiency. Vice President of Operations for Custom Almonds and Sequoia Nut Company, Bikram Hundal said they…
Group Wants Candidates to Understand Importance of Trade
…into the US. So if you go to a store and you want to buy a toothbrush, and it’s 10 percent more expensive, or you want to buy a shirt…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…California Community Colleges, and California Native American Tribes are also eligible to apply. The program sets a minimum award threshold of $500,000 for block grants, with a maximum grant of…
Celebrating California Wine Month
How people around the nation can take part in California Wine Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. September is the 19th annual California Wine Month and wine…