…and opportunities in rural communities.” According to data released by the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP), the number of domestic certified organic operations increased by almost 12…
Secretary Ross in Vietnam
…United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA), a non-profit formed in 1980 by the 13 western state departments of agriculture as well as the territorial departments in Guam and Samoa. For…
Backyard Chicks
…Double check your local city / town ordinances and homeowner’s association Make sure you have a good relationship with your neighbors (the promise of no roosters and free eggs helps!)…
Response to CVP Water Allocation Announcement
…Central Valley Project agricultural water service contractors receive a 100% allocation, south-of-Delta agricultural water service contractors receive only 5%. The north-of-Delta contractors are not more “senior” than south-of-Delta contractors. And…
Water Supply Allocation Announced for CVP
…Regional Director David Murillo. Reclamation determines the allocation of CVP water for agricultural, environmental, and municipal and industrial (M&I) purposes based upon many factors including hydrologic conditions, reservoir storage levels,…
Veterans Get “What’s Next?” Question Answered
…U.S. military can have enormous benefits for farming and ranching. That’s why USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Lanon Baccam, who also serves as the department’s…
2016 Award Winners for Agriculture, Technology
…Farm Bureau Bountiful Award. She is also a member of the San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame. The 2016 Agricultural Progress Award is proudly presented to Judy Culbertson, Executive…
Funding Supports Local Food and Specialty Crops
…as specialty crops). These grants programs are administered by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and include the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program,…
Vilsack to Travel to Germany and France
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Berlin and Paris next week to discuss areas of mutual interest between the European and American agricultural sectors. In Berlin, Vilsack will…
Take On Future US Meat And Feed Grain Exports To China
China may be changing some of its agricultural policies. What could this mean for U.S. agricultural product sales to China? Take On Future US Meat And Feed Grain Exports To…
Agri View: PETA Blasts FFA
…programs and activities and be an active participant. Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program. Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter…
Almond Growers to Play Critical Role in Solving Bee Loss Puzzle
…the California State Beekeepers Association and others have recently sent out a beekeeper survey. This survey highlights the importance of proper incident reporting and investigation. Early estimations indicate that losses…
The Western View: Fake Science
…Yes GMO products absolutely must be tested. However, hysteria and fake science can’t be allowed to rule the day. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
NFU to Survey on 2014 Farm Bill Policies
With the 2014 Agricultural Act in full effect and a new Farm Bill debate on the horizon, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is conducting a survey of family farmers and…