AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

Thursday Nov 6th, 2025

California Farm Bureau Responds to Passage of Proposition 50

California Ag Today
Farm group says new redistricting measure could weaken rural representation across California.

Thursday Oct 23rd, 2025

USDA Reopens 2,100 Offices to Aid Farmers During Shutdown

Southeast Regional Ag News
The Associated Press reports the USDA is restoring key Farm Service Agency operations to help producers access $3 billion in aid, drawing praise from the National Cotton Council.

Tuesday Sep 30th, 2025

DOJ and USDA Join Forces to Boost Fair Competition in Agriculture

California Ag Today
A new partnership between the Justice Department and USDA targets rising input costs and market consolidation to protect farmers, ranchers, and consumers.

Tuesday Sep 2nd, 2025

Court Strikes Down Farm Wage Rule

California Ag Today
According to the American Farm Bureau, a Louisiana court ruling eases costly labor mandates for family farms.

Friday Aug 1st, 2025

California Ag Board to Tackle Farm Economy Challenges

California Ag Today
State leaders and industry voices will discuss lending, labor, water costs, and more at August 5 meeting.

Wednesday Jul 2nd, 2025

Cookout Costs Cool Off Slightly in California

California Ag Today
Beef prices hit new highs, but overall Fourth of July grocery bills are lower than last year across the West.

Tuesday Jun 3rd, 2025

USDA Reverses Course on California Office Closures

California Ag Today
Eight USDA offices in California once slated for closure will now remain open, according to a press release from Senator Adam Schiff’s office. The update affects locations critical to farmers and ranchers across the state.

Monday Dec 23rd, 2024

Farmers stories.

Idaho Ag Today
During Idaho Farm Bureau Federation’s 85th annual meeting, farmers and ranchers were urged to tell their story.

Friday Nov 1st, 2024

Farmers and chefs

Idaho Ag Today
Bus tour takes chefs straight to the farm

Tuesday Oct 29th, 2024

Idaho culinary harvest tour

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho department of agriculture spokesperson Erica White talks about an Idaho culinary harvest tour.

Wednesday Oct 23rd, 2024

Life Essentials

Idaho Ag Today
Kathleen SMITH is the CEO of a company called Life Essentials.

Monday Oct 21st, 2024

Ag exports

Idaho Ag Today
Over the past several years, the great farmers and ranchers of Idaho have been doing a land office business in terms of exporting our commodities.