Classic Peterbilt Semi-Truck pulling a Cattle Trailer along a rural Oregon Highway. Credit: Everett Media / Shutterstock.com (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the introduction of bipartisan…
Addressing the Agricultural Impact of AB 5
…an added piece of legislation that partners with AB-5,” said Chris McGlothlin, Director of Technical Services for Western Agricultural Processors Association. “And hopefully get something through that either exempts or…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…Agricultural Marketing Service website. 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…
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
…productive, beneficial, and diverse.” Noting that not all precision agriculture practices can be applied evenly throughout the entire agricultural industry, Cameron spoke to the willingness of farmers to adopt new…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…experimental field trial at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension station of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension. “We are excited to propose a new science-based…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
Bill Aims to Combat Deceptive Labeling of Plant-Based Fake Meat (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the bipartisan introduction of the Real MEAT (Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully)…
Catastrophic Decline of the Western Monarch
…a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on…
Ensuring Compliance with the Produce Safety Rule
…completed or else you will be out of compliance,” said Priscilla Rodriguez, Director of Food Safety for Western Agricultural Processors Association. “After the eight-hour training you get a certificate, and…
Deformed Wing Virus Genetic Diversity in U.S. Honey Bees Complicates Search For Remedies
…leading causes of honey bee colony losses, is much more genetically diverse in the United States than previously thought, according to a study published by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists…
Farmworker Housing Bill: ‘No farmer is going to use this.’
…it was very unfortunate that Governor Newsom did choose to sign this into law.” The intention of AB 1783 was described as streamlining the process for constructing housing for agricultural…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…positively impact the industry and the world.” The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to more than 700,000 student members who belong…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Managing Labor and the Paperwork Around It
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
New Plants-3D Program Develops Next Generation of Ag Innovators
A new program at UC Riverside known as Plants-3D will help to prepare undergraduate students for careers addressing agricultural issues from a science and engineering perspective. The program is being…
California Hemp Industry Takes Next Step with SB 153
…“SB 153 opens the door for California to take full advantage of the exciting opportunities industrial hemp offers our agricultural and manufacturing sectors,” said Senator Scott Wilk. “With SB 153…