There are some new voices in agriculture, and they are demanding to be heard. The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag! To the rest of society, the person who…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…not too many dairy farmers are locking in their contract prices yet, as they may sense prices could dip further, said Joel Karlin, commodity manager and market analyst for Western…
Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness
…farmers.” Lake County Agricultural Commissioner Steven Hajik said it will be weeks before agricultural loss estimates come in. Most of the county’s commercial agriculture is conducted on the western side…
Medfly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
…United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner, and CDFA are working collaboratively on this project. The quarantine area in San Diego County measures 93 square…
The Western View: He’s a Farmer
…good, rock-solid people whose feet are firmly planted in the soil. I’m honored to be part of your world. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Senate Water Bill Introduction is Welcomed News for Multiple Water Agencies
…bill comes on the heels of the introduction and passage by the House of Representatives of H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015. “We are…
Hearing on Proposed California Federal Milk Order
…of dairy farmer cooperatives including California Dairies, Dairy Farmers of America and Land O’ Lakes. Additional proposals were submitted by the Dairy Institute of California, California Producer Handler Association and…
The Western View: Crowdfunding for Agriculture
…Western View: Crowdfunding for Agriculture It’s quite the rage now, and there are several websites where you can post a project and get people to pony up a few bucks…
Army Corps Criticizes EPA for Flawed Rulemaking, Warns WOTUS has Little Legal Standing and is Not Based on Science
Internal memos released by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee reveal the Army Corps of Engineers, the primary regulator over Environmental Protection Agency’s “waters of the United States” rule,…
Central Valley Ag Retailer Named Best in North America
…Ambassador of Respect for North America at a ceremony in Delaware. In May, the company was selected as the Western Regional winner. “We are gratified and honored to receive our…
Application Open for Beef Industry Internship in Washington D.C.
…the “waters of the United States” regulation, international trade agreements, the potential impact of foreign animal diseases, and many more,” said Pudenz, who is a junior at Hillsdale College studying…
Statement of Westlands Water District on the Introduction of the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015
…the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, which passed in the House of Representatives on July 16, 2015. However, there are also great differences. Westlands looks forward…
The Western View: Processed Food
Should you trust your processed food? The Western View: Processed Food A recent survey shows that these days people don’t trust their food. They are scrutinizing labels like never before….
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is partnering with Microsoft to launch the “Innovation Challenge,” a contest designed to explore how climate change will impact the United States’ food system…