…pest infestation or disease outbreak. While over the years improvements have been made to the systems that safeguard U.S. agriculture, former USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Bobby…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 26
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
World Pistachio Day
…popular in the United States, and a common form of distribution was via vending machines installed in underground train stations, bars and restaurants. In the early 1900’s, California’s Central Valley…
USDA Invests $25 Million in High-Priority Watersheds to Improve Water Quality
Seventeen New Watersheds Added to National Water Quality Initiative Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an investment of $25 million targeted to help agriculture producers improve water quality in high-priority…
National FFA Week – Inspiration from our Future Farmers
…to support our youth and applaud their enthusiasm for agriculture – its future as well as its legacy. From CDFA by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Agri View: Marijuana, a Hot Crop
Everett Griner talks about legal marijuana becoming a major crop in today’s Agri View. Marijuana, a Hot Crop From: Modern Farmer Illegal California Marijuana Farms Are Killing Adorable Mammals By…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus Poached Eggs
…OZ Lemon Juice 4 Eggs, 5oz Parmesan Cheese To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Asparagus Poached Eggs For this and…
Almond Board: Bee Hive Removal
…Successful Almond Crop The blossoms of nearly all California Almond varieties are self-incompatible, requiring cross-pollination with other varieties to produce a crop. Even self-compatible varieties still require transfer of pollen…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…“New Mode of Action in Soybeans” will provide information for better decision-making in weed management and improving the health of soybean fields. “Amplifying Agriculture’s Authentic Voices: Project 155” will…
State Water Project Allocations Doubled
Supply Outlook Improves, but State Remains in Drought The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased its water allocations estimated delivery for most recipients to 30 percent of requests for…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Drought Beer
…Author: Caitlyn Kennedy When you think of wine country in the United States, you probably think of Northern California. And you wouldn’t be surprised to learn that climate has a…
Farm Bureau Donations Benefit Hungry Americans
…economy is stronger overall compared to several years ago, many Americans still need help securing adequate food for their families. The California Farm Bureau took top honors for donating the…
NACD Submits Letters to Ag Appropriations Committees for Conservation Operations
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), submitted letters to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committees today. The letters came in response to…