The first official California Food Expo is coming up on September 9 and 10 and will bring together more than 140 of the state’s food and beverage companies with approximately…
Final Mapped California Cotton Acreage
Cotton field in the San Joaquin Valley The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pink Bollworm Program recently released the final mapped numbers for 2019 cotton, including the pima and upland acreage splits. Final…
Energy Efficiency Investments to Assist Farmers
…$9.3 million will be invested through the Rural Energy for America Program, known as REAP, for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects across the U.S. A total of $241,000 will…
Growing Big, Red, Juicy, Beefsteak Tomatoes
In today’s program, Cathy Isom has something special. She tells you a bit about growing your own Beefsteak tomatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Big, Red,…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…food and feed purposes. Japan is also a partner with which we hope to build a growing ethanol market. “We look forward to reviewing the final provisions announced this weekend…
Another China Tariff Announcement Signals More Trouble
…export markets farmers and ranchers depend on. We need substantive trade agreements that ensure American agriculture can provide an abundant and safe food supply for the world’s growing population.” Source:…
USDA Details Trade Damage Estimate Calculations
…around the globe.” The full description of the Trade Damage Estimation for the Market Facilitation Program and Food Purchase and Distribution Program is available on the website of USDA’s Office…
More Virulent Newcastle Discovered
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced another discovery of virulent Newcastle disease at a retail feed store in western San Bernardino County. The discovery was made on August…
Central Valley Dairy Biogas Facility to be Largest in U.S.
…Program. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-22-19
…goals and enrollment stats for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Overall Impact of USMCA and the Need for Ratification
…impacts food and agriculture industry and really matters to the entire country,” Vilsack noted. “According to Dunn and Associates, the U.S. food and agriculture industry represents – directly or indirectly…
Wasps are Beneficial Insects for Your Garden
…Unfortunately for us, wasps are attracted to open cans of soda pop, fruit juice, fallen apples beneath fruit trees, and other sweet foods. Be sure to cover drinks and open…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…totaling nearly $14.5 million. Nationally, producers of nearly 17,000 dairy operations have signed up for the program. Producers have been actively applying for the program since it became available back…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
…President of Member Services Miriam Wolk said in a news release. “Fresh food categories are favorably positioned to capitalize on both these trends.” Second-quarter vegetable sales totaled $7.68 billion, an…