…from greater consumer awareness of their nutritional value. He pointed to walnuts’ omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber, protein and polyunsaturated fats, along with their association with heart health, brain health,…
American Agriculture History: Farming and Westward Expansion
…was far from free. Clearing forests and preparing the soil required substantial physical labor. Farmers also had to construct homes, barns, fences and other necessary improvements. Developing a new farmstead…
34th Annual Nutrient Management Conference Set for October in Stockton
…Health. Sessions will focus on current nutrient management research, practices and issues facing California growers. The event provides an opportunity for growers, researchers, agricultural professionals and industry representatives to learn…
Smartphone Technology Creates Vine-by-Vine Vineyard Maps
…be difficult. Instead of relying solely on field notes or general block-level information, growers can create records tied directly to specific plants. Tracking Vine Health Over Time VineIQ’s system also…
4-H Roots Trace Back to the Smith-Lever Act of 1914
…health and home economics. The goal was to help rural families apply useful agricultural and household practices in their everyday lives. Extension Service Reached Rural Youth The Cooperative Extension Service…
EPA and HHS Coordinate Glyphosate Review
…in reports from the Make America Healthy Again Commission about potential health effects associated with glyphosate and other pesticides. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the agency will consider new research…
Jason Giannelli: California Water, Farming and the Next Generation
…Giannelli, successful farming requires constant attention to agronomy, soils, markets and positioning. “We take crap and we make it good,” he said, describing the work involved in turning agricultural resources…
USDA Announces New Animal Welfare Standards for Dogs
…in research, exhibition and commercial activities. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is responsible for enforcing the law and overseeing regulated facilities. For those involved in animal agriculture and…
John Duarte: Water, Crops and California Ag Future
…groundwater dependence in portions of the Central Valley and raised concerns about contaminants and health challenges affecting vulnerable communities. He argued that expanding reliable surface-water deliveries could reduce groundwater dependence…
John Duarte Discusses California Water, Agriculture and Policy
…quality concerns in Central Valley communities. Duarte argues that limited surface-water deliveries have increased reliance on groundwater in some areas and raises concerns about contaminants and health issues affecting vulnerable…
Franklin King: A Pioneer of Sustainable Agriculture
…when those ideas were not immediately accepted. As modern agriculture continues to focus on soil health, sustainability and responsible resource management, looking back at pioneers such as King provides valuable…
Rick Roberti: California Cattle Industry Faces Major Challenges
…industry has spent decades responding to criticism over environmental impacts, water use, livestock feeding and health concerns. Beef Imports and Low Cattle Supplies One of the biggest concerns discussed was…
Edward Ring: California Water Crisis Demands Action
…would provide another means of capturing water during wet winters while addressing concerns surrounding conventional Delta pumping. Water Shortages Affect Public Health Ring said California’s water shortage also has public-health…
Native Americans Shaped the Landscape Before European Settlement
…important advantages. Seasonal flooding could replenish nutrients in the soil and help maintain fertility. Rather than relying exclusively on artificial fertilizers or extensive soil amendments, communities could take advantage of…