…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…
The Western View: Wait a Minute
…a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western…
Agriculturalists From Fresno and San Diego Counties Win Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…young agricultural professionals who contribute through involvement in agriculture, leadership activities and Farm Bureau. A fourth-generation farmer, Nick Rocca works as operations manager at the family farm, Rocca Ranches, growing…
Farmworker Groups Sue Over DOL Decision Regarding Wage Rates
…billions of dollars are being spent by USDA to support agricultural employers,” UFW President Teresa Romero said in a press release. “Trump’s goal is to lower wages and make it…
New Strawberry Variety to Hit the Market in 2022
…of Food and Agricultural Services (IFAS). UF/IFAS associate professor of horticultural sciences, Vance Whitaker said in a press release that the new variety has a pineapple-like aroma. As such, the…
Sonoma County Farmer Sasaki Earns Award For Distinguished Service
Longtime Sonoma County agricultural and water leader Tito Sasaki has been presented with the California Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award. The award was announced today during the 102nd California Farm…
MORE Act Passes House, More Than a Symbolic Victory?
…bill will fail miserably in the Senate. Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried Some agricultural leaders are mildly supporting the move. The bill would not force states to legalize cannabis, but…
NRCS California Announces New State Water Quality Specialist
…job, Rash will provide expertise to promote the development and adoption of agricultural conservation technologies and work with partners and other agencies as a technical advisor in decision-making that benefits…
New Pollinator Species to Become Available in California
…to help the agricultural industry pollinate their crops presents a substantial opportunity. Koppert Biological Systems (KBS) will be launching a new pollinator tool that farmers will be able to deploy….
Almond Update: National Names Headline General Sessions Next Week
…of Global Communications Daren Williams said former U.S. Trade Representative Darci Vetter and former USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden will discuss the global agricultural scene and how the events of…
Bee Species Prevented from Being Considered Fish Under CESA
…for protections under the CESA. A broad coalition of agricultural organizations came together to try and prevent the bees from qualifying as an endangered species. Legal action was brought about…
Prop 15 Failure Fueled by Rural Counties
…to based on the market value for commercial and industrial properties. Zoned agricultural land was exempt from the proposal but a lot of ag companies would have been affected. The…
Challenge Brought Against Proposed Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir
…the River, Ron Stork. “This reservoir will only fuel increased demand among the agricultural interests of the San Joaquin Valley, worsening dependence on the already strained Delta.” The lawsuit was…
Importance of Grape Crush Report During Heavy Wildfire Year
Determining the data for the annual grape crush report could be a little complicated this year. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) issues the Grape Crush Report every year and…