Courtesy California State University, Chico The Chico State’s Livestock Judging Team has finished the season with a new school record. At the end of a long competition season, the Chico…
More Hemp Insurance Options Available from USDA
Another type of hemp insurance is being made available from the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), which will cover growers in certain counties of 21 states including California. The recent…
Almond Update: Looking Back, and Forward, During Holiday Season
The Almond Industry weathered several challenges in 2019 and had some landmark wins. Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott recounts the industry developing actionable data for…
Hmong-Language Pesticide Safety Videos Available from DPR
A series of education videos have been made available to help engage Hmong farmers about the issue of safety. The nine-part video series in Hmong describes California pesticide rules and safety and…
Celebrating An American Christmas
…agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West….
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
Conference attendees gathered at the Almond Board of California booth Courtesy Almond Board of California Provides Best of Show Experience (ABC) — The 47th annual Almond Conference, held this year…
Brewer, MJDOA Partnership Sparks ‘light bulb’ Moment
…with general consumers. As AgNet West reported earlier this month, Fresno, California beer maker Full Circle Brewing Company rubbed elbows with the popular agriculture awareness group My Job Depends on Ag….
Ag Commissioner Reporting Requirements for Pesticide Exposure
…among growers as to how pesticide cases are processed. President of the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association, Tim Pelican explains that there are several factors which impact how exposure…
The California Kitchen: 7 Minute Skirt Steak
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing 7 Minute Skirt Steak with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: TT S+P 2 LB Steak…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
…products as a “Product of USA.” Some of the supporters of the Farm System Reform Act thus far include the Contract Poultry Growers Association of the Virginias, Family Dairy Farms…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…million Farm Bureau members. Source: California farm Bureau Federation America’s Cattle Producers Hail House Passage Of USMCA NCBA Urges Senate to Swiftly Follow House’s Lead (NCBA) — National Cattlemen’s Beef…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
…deal early in the new year,” said Ben Scholz, President of the National Association of Wheat Growers. USMCA is projected to increase American agricultural exports by $2 billion, which is…
Proceeding with Caution in Hemp Industry
Hemp production presents a lot of potential for California growers, but there are still several challenges facing the hemp industry. The California State Board of Food and Agriculture (Board) recently…
Almond Update: China Dispute Impact and Overall Picture
The announcement of the ‘phase-one’ agreement with China was good news for industries across California. However, the dispute has been going on long enough to show effects on supply chains…