A new three-year partnership is aimed at helping expand the implementation of organic conservation practices. An agreement was recently made between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service…
American Rescue Plan Legislation Moving Through Congress
…with stimulus checks and additional support for vaccination efforts, the legislation includes important amendments related to agriculture. “The measure primarily provides additional funding for nutrition and feeding programs. But it…
New Manual Available for Non-Chemical Weed Control
…weed control techniques. It also provides information about biological control agents for 18 different weed species and species groups. Funding for the manual was made possible through the California Department…
Give FFA Day: A Chance to Support Ag Education During National FFA Week
…to win prizes for participating. Student-teacher and past California FFA officer, Tim Truax explained, “On Monday, the ag leadership students presented workshops to every ag class to get them excited…
New Form Required for Certain NRCS Customers
…AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on…
Industry Groups Working Towards Establishing Hemp Checkoff
…get this task force pulled together by the end of March to begin work on it.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
California Avocado Commission Referendum Currently Underway
…the radio report below. California Avocado Commission Referendum Currently Underway About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
…to the radio report below. Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s…
Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support food supply chains. Funding would be used to help with the purchase of agricultural commodities for food banks and also help protect agricultural…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…of specialty crop competitiveness is essential,” Glenn stated. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Almond Update: New Team Member Uniquely Suited to Help Growers
The background of the newest member of the Almond Board of California (ABC) may position him to be extra-valuable to producers. Michael Roots is the newest Field Outreach and Education…
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…UC Davis. This is a contract through the California Labor Workforce Development Agency,” said Theresa Kiehn, President, and CEO of AgSafe. “In this project, AgSafe is going to be providing…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
The winds of change certainly have blown strong from Washington, and they are at gale force in the farming industry. President Biden eliminated the Covid relief funding which benefited some…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-08-21
…and the benefits of engaging with the national trust protocol, nutrient management project funding, and the details on the AgSafe Conference which begins next week. Tune in to the show for…