…of PPIC’s Water Policy Center. The increased demand on water resources, climate change, population growth and aging water infrastructure systems pose substantial threats to water quality and public health, which…
Almond Board: Water Issues and Yield
…the upcoming Almond Conference. Topics at the conference include many facets of water – including irrigation, groundwater, regulations and more. There are also sessions on food safety, pesticides, bee health…
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…across the country developed the handbook. NRCS representatives ranged from those who work directly with producers in California and Indiana to its specialists in agronomy, soil health, wildlife biology, water…
NFU Opposes Proposed Rule to Allow Beef Imports from Namibia
…animal products from countries or regions with a history of FMD.” Johnson noted that in 2006, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposed to add Namibia to the…
Agri View: Varroa Mites-CCD
…is killing our Honey Bees. Everett Griner talks about the Varroa mite in today’s Agri View. Varroa Mites and CCD Learn more about Honey Bee health and Colony Collapse Disorder….
Sustainable Ag Expo Has Something for Everyone
…from soil health to labor challenges at this yearly event. Expo Has Something for Everyone Vineyard Team Executive Director Kris Beal says the expo continues to grow, and the Expo…
CDFA Wants You!
…and Next Generation Specialty Crop Farmers III. A. Research: Environmental Stewardship and Conservation III. B. Research: Plant Health and Pest Management For a description of each funding category, please reference…
Daily Exercise Program
…that doesn’t mean you’re done for the day. In part 3 of her series on Fitness Health Cathy Isom explains why it’s important to keep our body moving all day,…
On the Job Fitness
…fitness worked-in throughout your 8-hour shifts, even for those sitting behind the desk. In the second part of her series on Fitness Health Cathy Isom tells us some simple steps…
Walking for Health
…fitness. Today Cathy Isom tells us how to improve your health one step at a time. Walking for Health How many steps/day are enough? Preliminary pedometer indices for public health….
NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Set to Kick-off 23rd Year in San Diego
…vision, to genetics and animal health. This session will also feature live cattle demonstrations as these topics are explored in-depth. The day will conclude with a California Fresh Reception, showing…
Possible ACP Breeding Population in Central Valley
…is no cure once a tree becomes infected. The diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshapen fruit until it dies. To date, HLB has only been detected…
Livestock Health and Need for Antibiotics
…antibiotics while striving to reduce the overall need to use them to ensure human health. Hockman says pork producers weigh the factors of antibiotics use, including animal health, food safety…
Statement from Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
…in food and agriculture products, which is critical for the economic health of U.S. agriculture and rural communities. With 95 percent of the world’s consumers outside of our boarders, we…









