…opportunities to students through Give FFA Day, Thursday, February 25. California FFA Foundation Development Director, Maureen Funk, shared her excitement, “We have a national FFA officer this year from California,…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…only impacted their farm operations, but may have impacted their ability to complete the application process for the CFAP program,” said Duvall. “For these reasons, the American Farm Bureau Federation…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
…American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “We stand ready to work with Secretary Vilsack and USDA on issues that benefit this nation’s farmers and…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
The Bureau of Reclamation has released the initial water allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors for 2021. Low CVP allocations reflect drier than average winter conditions combined with lower…
New AEWR from Department of Labor Brings California Up To $16.05
…the Federal Register. An analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) highlights the pace at which the AEWR is increasing. AFBF points out that wage rates have increased an…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-24-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the confirmation of Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, FRAC group…
The California Kitchen: Sushi Rice
Sushi Rice In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Sushi Rice with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 C Water 1 C…
Industry Members Asked to Participate in Citrus Thrip Research
Researchers are asking for assistance from industry members as they investigate citrus thrips. The pest populations have been known to rapidly develop resistance to management materials. Thrips can cause issues…
Wildeye Helps Open Month-Long Celebration for 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
Wildeye Farm and Irrigation Monitoring is helping AgNet West celebrate the 1,000th episode of the Farm City Newsday podcast. In our continuing effort to support agriculture, the month-long celebration will…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an update on the APHIS unsolicited seeds investigation, western…
Value of Utilized Production of California Vegetables
Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that California’s vegetable value of utilized production declined last year. According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the value of California’s…
State of Organic Produce 2020 Report Released by OPN
…groups such as the Organic Trade Association, Organic Farming Research Foundation, and California Certified Organic Farmers. Association leaders highlight some of the work performed over the year aimed at advancing…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new walnut variety that mimics Chandler but harvests…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus 2021
Asparagus 2021 In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Asparagus 2021 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 Bunch Asparagus TT S+…