The year 2018 brought both challenges and achievements to the agriculture industry across the nation and right here in California. USDA’s Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue highlighted some of the accomplishments…
Major Ag Company Meeting Minimum Wage Requirements Early
A major agriculture company is meeting minimum wage requirements early. The Wonderful Company will usher in the new year by meeting California minimum wage law requirements for 2022, early. The…
NCBA President Invited to White House for 2018 Farm Bill Ceremony
Kevin Kester National Cattlemen Beef Association (NCBA) president and fifth generation California rancher Kevin Kester was one of few people invited to the White House,Thursday, for the 2018 Farm Bill…
Improving LREC for Better Community Engagement
The folks at the Lindcove Research and Extension Center (LREC) are hoping to be able to expand and improve the facility to provide even better community outreach. The center hosts…
The Western View: Keep Pets Safe During the Holidays
…those ornaments are very tempting targets, especially for cats – be sure they are placed high enough on the tree. The plants of Christmas can be a problem. Cyclamen, holly,…
Celebrating National Eggnog Day
Cathy Isom lets us know about the festival holiday drink dating back hundreds of years that’s being celebrated today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Eggnog Day…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…for those producers who have not certified production, and disaster assistance programs). A summary of USDA’s shutdown plans can be found here. A list of shutdown plans by USDA agency and…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…criteria to apply to the Expressions of Interest: Quality of Life: Subcategory examples include Diversity Index, Residential Housing Costs, Access to Healthcare, and Home and Community Safety Ranking. Costs (Capital…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-21-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
USDA Modifies Branding Requirements for Mexican Cattle
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has finalized a rule that will make updates to identification requirements for cattle imported to the United States from Mexico. The…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provided technical assistance to more than 900,000 land managers, and comprehensive planning assistance to over 100,000 producers in 2018. This work resulted in conservation plans for…
Avocado Producers Bracing for Light 2019
California Avocados are bracing for a light 2019. July’s heat wave in southern California seems to have affected many of the state’s avocado trees. The California Avocado Commission told AgAlert…
Consumers Want to Hear About Sustainable Ag Practices from Farmers
Being proactive with consumer engagement about sustainable ag practices can be one of the most effective ways to garner trust in the market. Over the past few years there has…
Christmas Tree Disposal After the Holidays
Cathy Isom has a few suggestion about what to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Before we know it the…