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
…local farmers and ranchers where he listened to their fears and hopes for the area after the fire. Also, Secretary Perdue met with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke…
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…
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…
NRCS Takes Individual Approach to Sustainability Projects
…Conservationist Drew Mather was recently recognized for his work with Cantonese farmers in Silicon Valley, which resulted in significant reductions in fertilizer use. Mather noted that meeting with farmers individually,…
Nationwide E-Coli Outbreak in Romaine Lettuce
…Caesar salad.” A total of 32 people in 11 states including California have become ill from the outbreak. The CDC has not been able to identify the source of the…
Managing Soil as An Ecology Can Create Better Growing Conditions
…the contributing factors for a renewed focus on soil management techniques in recent years. “All farmers invest in new equipment, they invest in their buildings, so invest in your soils…
Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for New Year
Infrastructure for industrial hemp production is on its way. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has officially announced proposed regulations for a new industrial hemp industry that can form…
The California Kitchen: Brussels Sprout Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Brussels Sprout Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 C Fried Brussels Sprouts 1…
Roughly 11 Percent of the Thanksgiving Food Dollar Goes to Farmers
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has found that for every Thanksgiving food dollar spent, farmers and ranchers receive only 11.3 cents. The annual Thanksgiving edition of the NFU Farmer’s Share…
The California Kitchen: Big Pot Blanching
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Big Pot Blanching with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Big Pots Tongs TT Salt…