…Farms President Jeff Klein last year when well-known asparagus packer Kings Crown out of Tracy shut its doors. “10, possibly 15 years ago there was at least 35,000, and I…
General Mills Continues Regenerative Agriculture Investments
…for over 150 years and we need a strong planet to enable us to feed families for the next 150 years,” Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Mills, Jeff…
The Western View: Keep Pets Safe During the Holidays
…some. But it’s bad for him, and in high doses, can be very bad, even fatal. In general, the darker and more bitter the chocolate, the greater the danger. Baker’s chocolate and…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall, Aiken Cite Strengths of Clean Water Rule
…the Tennessee Farm Bureau and kicked-off by Tennessee Farm Bureau President Jeff Aiken, included presentations by Acting Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, who provided…
Edible Plants that Become Invasive
Wintercress (Flower Barbarea vulgaris, Bitter Yellow Rocket plant) Continuing her series on invasive plants, Cathy Isom lets you know about a few edible plants that can also turn into invasive…
Wildfire Affected Winegrape Growers Seek Congress Support
…of the California congressional delegation: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Sen. Kamala Harris Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Rep. Jim Costa Rep. Jeff Denham Rep. John Garamendi Rep. Jared…
Railcar Helps Bridge Lifelong Access Goal
Jeff Mack had a lifelong goal to get a bridge on his land to improve access to his cattle in the winter months. The Natural Resources Conservation Service used their…
Secretary Perdue Rings the Closing Bell at NYSE
…the podium, Secretary Perdue also welcomed farmers, producers and leaders he met on his travels. Complete list of attendees: Barb Glen CEO National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Jeff…
There were at least 35,000 acres of asparagus...Now you're looking at about 2,000 acres.
Jeff Klein, California Asparagus Commissioner
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
…systems. “What we’re going to do is work with six or seven different organic farmers throughout the Central Valley,” said Jeff Mitchell, Cropping Systems Cooperative Extension Specialist in the Department…
The only thing a $15.00 an hour wage has done is made everything in automation that more affordable.
Jeff Klein, Jack Klein Partnership
Capitol Water Rally ‘Worth Your Fight’
…ultimately be tied up in court for several years due to lawsuits. Congressman Jeff Denham Congressman Doug LaMalfa About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Perdue Talks Tariffs, Water in San Joaquin Valley
…Jeff Denham, Steve Knight and David Valadao. After thanking the secretary for taking the time to visit with local farmers, in a statement, Costa said, “As a third-generation family farmer,…
Costa on Tariffs Hurting the San Joaquin Valley
…bipartisan coalition message to the Administration. The coalition – led by Costa and Rep. Jeff Denham (CA-10) – called on U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to work with…