When it comes to the basics of beekeeping, just like everything else in life so far, there’s a learning curve. Cathy Isom fills you in on how to avoid some …
Marijuana Sales
Everett Griner talks about spending on marijuana sales threatening our food supply and food budgets in today’s Agri View.
SWEEP Funding
CDFA Announces SWEEP Funding Availability for 2016 The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). An estimated $18 million …
Farming from the Heart- Erin Gorter from Cal Poly SLO
Many current issues within the agriculture industry have surfaced, and Ag education seems to be one of them. The lack of Ag teachers in our California schools is one of the …
11th-Hour Push for GMO Labeling Standard
As the clock ticks down, there’s another push for a national GMO labeling standard before the Vermont labeling law goes into effect. Sabrina Hill has the story.
Agri View: Pesticide Residue
Everett Griner talks about avoiding consuming pesticide residue in today’s Agri View.
Global Nutrition Coordination Plan Released
To accelerate progress and strengthen the impacts of many nutrition investments across the federal government, the U.S. government released its 2016-2021 Global Nutrition Coordination Plan on June 14. The actions outlined in the …
Almond Board: New E-Learning Program
There’s a new e-learning opportunity for growers. Almond Board Program Coordinator, Industry Relations, Rebecca Bailey tells us more about the program.
Market Match Program Helps Families and Farmers
The Market Match program by the Ecology Center in Berkeley is hopeful additional funding will soon get approval. Sabrina Hill has more.
2017 Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
Time is running out for rural entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas in the 2017 Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge. Cathy Isom tells you how you could make your ag …
Agri View: Feral Hog Control
Everett Griner talks about feral hog control still foundering in today’s Agri View.
Agri View: GMO Legislation
Everett Griner talks about GMO labeling taking valuable time in today’s Agri View.
Center for Regulatory Effectiveness Calls EPA Atrazine Accusations False
The Center for Regulatory Effectiveness states the Environmental Protection Agency’s new “preliminary” ecological risk assessment relies on computer models to predict environmental effects from use of the herbicide atrazine.
NACD Welcomes Bill To Keep Red Tape At Bay
The National Association of Conservation Districts is pleased to support H.R. 5451, legislation introduced by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., and Rick Crawford, R-Ark., that would exempt landowners who participate in …