Cathy Isom tells us how the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is lending a helping hand to organic farmers. Healthy Soil…
DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
…globally. Addressing the unique challenges of our local communities promotes economic growth, improved health and overall quality of life – all factors important to a healthy and strong business climate….
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…Congress to act quickly to reauthorize a strong Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act and support the ongoing success of the healthier meals. Kids are eating more healthy food and throwing…
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…the human impact of sustainability – Respondents shared interest in the actions farmers and ranchers are taking to improve human health through access to safe, nutritious food and the impact…
Benefits of Consuming Seafood, Part 3
…of her series Cathy Isom tells us about a recent survey dishing out the facts about fish – and why Americans should be eating more of it. Seafood and Health…
Goat Meat as an Entree
Curry Goat Meat Stew Cathy Isom fills us in on how goat meat is starting to make its way to the dinner table – and the surprising health benefits in…
Benefits of Consuming Seafood, Part 2
In the second part of her series Cathy Isom discusses why Americans should consider adding more fish to their diets. Seafood Health-part 2…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…agricultural revenue. Public health impacts such as elevated instances of Valley Fever, West Nile Virus and diarrheal illness. A potential increase in mental health issues, including anxiety, stress and depression….
Benefits of Consuming Seafood, Part 1
In the first part of her series Cathy Isom tells us what a USDA survey says about Americans and Seafood. Seafood & Health-part 1…
The Science of Soil Health: Nature’s Way of Extracting Minerals from Soil
…minerals and trace elements around the roots, which become available for plants to take up for their growth and health. Watch the video (2:30). It’s science you can really dig….
Connecting Seafood Consumption and Health Benefits
Seafood, including fish with omega-3 fatty acids, can offer health benefits, yet Americans do not eat as much seafood as they should. Rod Bain reports. Connecting Seafood Consumption and Health…
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…past, people began to distrust their food. Lots of health gurus jumped on that bandwagon, and some of them were fakes that fed that distrust with lies and misinformation –…
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
…farm production surveys, and more recently from satellite imagery and remote sensors that can provide information on the health of crops around the country,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Through…
Citrus Industry This Week: New FDOC Leadership; CHMAs Help Profits
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports on new leadership at the Florida Department of Citrus and proof that successful Citrus Health Management Areas can help…