Everett Griner talks about agriculture facing the blame game again in today’s Agri View. Blaming Agriculture, Again …
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…important that we take these steps to preserve and protect one of our most valuable resources, groundwater,” said California State Board of Food and Agriculture President Craig McNamara. “Not very…
USDA Programs Help New Farmers and Ranchers
United States Department of Agriculture programs connected to the Farm Bill are designed to assist beginning farmers and ranchers with some of their greatest needs. Rob Bain has more. State…
Improving Consumer Education a Must
It has been a challenging last few years in California agriculture with drought conditions topping the list. California Cattleman’s Association President Tim Koopman says the industry may be letting a…
Questioning Quarantines with New ACP Finds
…the idea of the full county quarantine as opposed to the current five mile expansion method. If you cannot make the meeting, you can contact Kinoshita at the Agriculture Commissioner’s…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
Vilsack Conservation Innovation Grants to help improve technologies and approaches for natural resource conservation Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the award of $15.7 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIGs)…
California and UC Berkeley Win $335,000 in U.S. EPA Grants
…Department will work with stakeholders to pilot a new approach to evaluating safer chemical alternatives. The Department will offer training for manufacturers to find safer chemicals to replace specific chemicals…
Beef Industry Concerned About Possible Importer
The USDA is proposing to allow imports of fresh and chilled beef from Argentina enter into the United States. The reaction from the U.S. beef industry has been unanimous. R-Calf…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 12
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: http://www.usda.gov/ http://www.ars.usda.gov/ www.flickr.com/usdagov….
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…Laura Norcutt, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Scott Pfister, USDA-APHIS Kendra Russell, U.S. Department of the Interior-Bureau of Reclamation Monique Salter, FDA-CORE Network Sunny Snider, U.S. Department of Commerce-National Oceanic…
Class 45 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Rhody, Yuba City, Sun Valley Rice Jane Roberti, Loyalton, Roberti Ranch Yvonne Sams, Oakdale, G3 Enterprises, Inc. Jason Schwartze, Oceanside, County of San Diego Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures…
AgNet West Now on KYNO in Fresno
Fresno’s historic KYNO 1430 AM classic hits radio station, which has been on the air in Fresno since 1963, is reaching out to the all-important Valley agriculture audience by adding…
Parcel Inspection Dog on TV for Actions to Help Protect Citrus
Meet Dozer, the agriculture-sniffing dog. The latest weapon against pests threatening California’s $2 billion agriculture business is Dozier, a canine trained to sniff out fruit insects. Video courtesy of KCRA…
Almond Board: Tips During Fall Rains
The agriculture industry is hoping for a good amount of rain this fall, and that can make the end of the season for almond growers a little more active than…