Bread wheat whole genome sequencing passes quality control, available to download Following the January 2016 announcement of the production of a whole genome assembly for bread wheat, the International Wheat …
Dolcini Tours Farms
FSA Administrator Travels West: Tours Farms from Washington to Southern California By Lauren Moore, Assistant Public Affairs Specialist USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini recently traveled to the …
Sheep Shearing School Prepares Students
UC sheep shearing school prepares students for gainful employment by Jeannette E. Warnert Public Information Representative UC Kearney Research and Extension Center Sheep shearing is like a dance. It requires strength, …
Officials Say No Link between California Cage laws, Nevada Poultry Sales Increase
While California egg producers adapt to new cage laws, the industry in neighboring Nevada is booming. The Capitol Press reports poultry and egg production cash receipts in Nevada are up …
New ‘Homegrown’ Blog
A closer look into the life of America’s farmers and ranchers The House Agriculture Committee debuted a new blog, Homegrown, to chronicle daily life of American farmers and ranchers from the …
NPPC Honors Industry Leader ‘Pig’ Paul
Commemorative Painting Is First In Series Produced By Steel Cow Artist The National Pork Producers Council, at the 28th annual World Pork Expo held here, unveiled a commemorative painting in …
Almond Board: Nominate Someone for the Leopold Conservation Award
The Almond Board is encouraging growers to nominate themselves or someone they know for the Leopold Conservation Award. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
New Facility Proves HLB/ACP Seriousness
A joint effort is bringing an Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing specific research facility to Southern California. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
Overview of New Strawberry Insurance Program
Meetings will provide information to growers who are interested in the new strawberry crop insurance program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Risk Management Agency will provide an overview of …
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution Urging Congress to Pass Federal Biotech Labeling Standard With Vermont’s biotechnology food labeling law about to take effect in July, the National Milk Producers Federation urged …
Sec. Vilsack Announces $16.8 Million in Grants
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $16.8 Million in Grants to Encourage Healthy Food Purchases for SNAP Participants The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $16.8 million in competitive grants to help …
A Better Way to Fight Poverty
House Lawmakers Unveil A Better Way to Fight Poverty House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway joined House Speaker Paul Ryan and Republican lawmakers to unveil a policy plan, “A …
Protecting California Citrus With Natural Enemies
by Teresa O’Connor, Assistant Editor of UC Food Observer Citrus has a long and proud history in California. In 1895, the fruits helped make Riverside “the wealthiest city per capita in …
WAPA Urges Funding for Biomass Plants
In the wake of the shutdown of numerous biomass plants throughout the state, the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) sent a letter to the California State Senate and Assembly Budget …