…agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West….
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…efforts include continued monitoring and reporting on U.S. agricultural exports, global agricultural trade, and trade policy priorities such as implementation of the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement. Farm…
Hours of Service Rule Waived in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
…restock inventory. Unless the situation changes, the waiver is intended to remain in effect until April 12. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…the ingenuity available in both public and private partners and organizations.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
The Western View: Farmers Get the Pork Into the Barrel
…the US, producing some 115 million has each year worth about $20 billion. It’s no wonder we’re now the world’s largest hog exporter. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…
Dairy Quota Questions Linger as Repeal Process Continues
…comments from the industry, UDFC unveiled its proposal to phase out the quota program at a meeting at the World Ag Expo. “The proposal was submitted to Secretary Ross after…
Taking A Cooperative Approach to Issues Such as Water
…best practices for doing this and still maintain my productivity?’” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
CA Agriculture Needs Science, Crop Protection Tools
…Johansson says agriculture uses science, such as pest management tools to feed the world and they create economic impacts in rural communities. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
…and it’s as critical to agriculture as antibiotics are to medicine.” Listen to the interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
California Agriculture Absent from State of the State
…AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture…
Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup is Feb. 28
Blue Vane trap in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field Credit: Mark Vandever. Public domain. (USDA/FSA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve…
Growing the Golden Child of the Vegetable World
…the Vegetable World Parsnips seem to be underrated. If they’re in the produce aisle, they’re often hidden. But parsnips are actually the golden child of the vegetable world. Parsnips are…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…in the world,” said Spann. Colombian avocado production could make a noticeable impact on world markets once the young trees come online. Spann highlighted the geographical location of the country…