House and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairmen Mike Conaway (R-Texas) and Pat Roberts (R- Kan.) and Ranking Members Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) made the following announcement on the…
Pretty Now, Pests Later-Invasive Plants
Kudzu Cathy Isom gets you into your garden by telling you what you should know about plants that may look pretty now, but could turn into be pests later. That’s…
The California Kitchen: Buñuelos/Mexican Cookies Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Buñuelos/Mexican Cookies Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 1/4 C Sugar…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-28-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content CIR…
New Cotton Trust Protocol Initiative
The National Cotton Council (NCC) recently introduced a new initiative intended to meet the industry’s 2025 sustainability goals. The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol will collect data for the purpose of…
Secretary Perdue Talks Climate Change During a visit To California
While visiting Paradise, California Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue saw first hand the damage caused by the Camp Fire. Perdue and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke stopped to talk…
Agri View: BFTP-Farm Wives Working Off the Farm
The number of farm wives that work off the farm is still growing. Despite government programs, today farmers financially, the average farmer still has a hard time putting a lot…
New Labeling Allows Romaine Lettuce Back on Shelves
…of the Northern/Central Coast of California, or that is greenhouse/hydroponically grown is safe to sell and consume. From the FDA Press Release Based on discussions with major producers and distributors,…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…signed a memo regarding access to water in California. And, on Tuesday, the Secretaries and other California state representatives made an announcement that the USDA is investing in more than…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-27-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content CIR…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…and veterinary practices. Information from the California Farm Bureau Federation indicates that since 2013 California has submitted 26 nominations for the program, with only four awards being issued. Both programs…
California Economic Summit Looks to Elevate Rural California
…broadband,” Humiston noted. California Economic Summit Looks to Elevate Rural California About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Agri View: BFTP-We Have the Right Soil, and Climate to Grow Anything
Everett Griner talks about the United States having the right soil, and climate, to grow anything in today’s Agri View. Everett ponders the question…why we don’t grow certain crops here?…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…consumers to discard any of the product, and for stores to remove it from shelves, arrows pointed towards California as a source. The illness reports happened in October and romaine…