…books in the 1960s. Not everyone liked his work. “The Grapes of Wrath,” long considered his masterpiece, was not well received by the corporate farm owners or the Dust Bowl…
63rd Annual Lodi Grape Day
…variety of issues facing the industry. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman talked with Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Paul Verdegaal who hosted the event. Interview With Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Paul Verdegaal…
Iteris and F4F Agriculture Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Establish Formal Partnership
…web/mobile applications, farm systems and third-party cloud services. The companies will deliver a working demonstration of their combined capabilities, showcasing how its synergies provide actionable information for better decision-making for…
USDA Announces the Availability of $16 Million to Support Food Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of more than $16 million in funding to support research, education and Extension…
A Centennial Celebration for USDA Market News
USDA Market News is celebrating 100 years of delivering market news. Cathy Isom reports on how it started and where it’s going from here. A Centennial Celebration…
Making Crop Insurance for California
…interest in crop insurance but their members said the service wasn’t as valuable as they needed it to be. Commercial Lines & Risk Management Assistant Vice President Greg Nelson said…
Farm Radio News/Talk Show Comes to Monterey County
…reporter Cathy Isom; The Western View, a weekly commentary on farming and California rural lifestyles by long-time ag reporter and 30-year writer for California Farmer, Len Wilcox. Farm City Newsday…
USDA Invests $18 Million to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…USDA investment in beginning farmers and ranchers include: Since 2009, FSA has issued more than 8895,000 direct and guaranteed farm operating and farm ownership loans to beginning farmers and ranchers….
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review January 30
…In this edition of USDA Week In Review, tracking the snow, chipping in for rural economies, and exporting American agriculture. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Fighting Old Safety Problems with Poultry
Cathy Isom Americans love to eat chicken. Cathy Isom reports in an effort to curb foodborne illnesses related to chicken and poultry such as Salmonella, the USDA is proposing new…
California Continues to Lead as Fresh Market State
…blueberries are down 4 percent from the previous year. For a full copy of the Vegetables 2014 Summary, or the Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts 2014 Preliminary Summary, visit www.nass.usda.gov…
Red Palm Weevil Eradicated From Laguna Beach, California
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), working in coordination with California agricultural officials, has declared the Red Palm Weevil eradicated from the Laguna Beach area of Orange County. The…
California State Fair announces first Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition
…rules and entry information. This project is supported by the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which is funded by the USDA and administered by CDFA. The goal of the project…