…Harper-Larsen, NK Lago Farms LLC, Pahokee, Fla. Jeffrey Huckaby, Grimmway Enterprises Inc., Bakersfield, Calif. Michael Janis, San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market, San Francisco, Calif. Brian Kirschenmann, Kirschenmann Farms Inc., Bakersfield,…
National Cooperative Month Looks to the Future of Agriculture
…Close to a million American farmers belong to a cooperative, accounting for 55 percent of U.S. agriculture sales. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
US Pushing for Better Trade Terms with Japan
…agreement on par with the deal between Japan and the EU would prove considerably valuable for U.S. agriculture. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Secretary Perdue Highlights the Benefits of the USMCA for California Producers
…Canada and Mexico, now we’re looking for more.” Listen to Perdue’s full interview with AgNet West’s Danielle Leal. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Significant Changes to the Endangered Species Act on the Horizon
…package to be considered during the lame-duck session after the midterm elections take place on November 6. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
FDA Proposes New Food Recall Guidelines
…provide more transparency in the food supply chain as well as improve the efficiency of recall efforts. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Canada Joins Trade Accord to Replace NAFTA
…be sent to Congress for any suggested changes during the 60-day review period before President Trump can sign it into law. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
Walmart to Require Blockchain to Limit Impact of Food-Borne Illness Outbreaks
…what specific area of a farm a product came from, along with the time that it was harvested. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
California Sets the Bar for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…Proposals will need to be submitted through FAAST no later than November 2, 2018, by 5 pm. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Recognizing the Size and Scope of the Forage Industry
…holding the soil in place and making sure that we conserve and improve our soils,” Putnam noted. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
High-Yield Farming May Be Better for Environment Than Previously Believed
…the need to limit agricultural expansion when employing high-yield production methods in order to achieve the highest environmental benefit. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Trade Mitigation Package Now Covers Almonds, Cherries
…with these trading partners to ensure open and fair trade so consumers around the globe can continue to enjoy California almonds,” Trevino noted. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Multiple Agencies Collaborate to Address HLB
…for our growers back in our home regions, except for advancing to the solution of HLB,” Schulz noted. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Industry Groups Encourage Participation in On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…be conducted. Many industry groups such as California Citrus Mutual are encouraging farmers to schedule a review to garner a better understanding of the coming requirements. About the Author Brian German…