…of schools nationwide to bring local food into the cafeteria and strengthen their local economies. “An investment in the health of America’s students through farm to school programming is also…
Agri View: Sweet Onion Thing
…of sulfur in the soil in which the onions are grown. The Vidalia onion was named Georgia’s official state vegetable in 1990. Read more. From: Vidalia Onions.com History of the…
Beef and Beef Products to Peru
…2009. The agreement reached today reflects the United States’ negligible risk classification for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). Through an exchange of letters,…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
…to $260 million for partner proposals to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. The funding is being made available…
National Ag Day
…and communities across the country. The theme for National Ag Day 2016 is “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet.” Tomorrow is National Ag Day – a day to recognize and…
National Plant a Flower Day
…require planting every year). To find out more check out the USDA site for Hardiness Zones. For those who just can’t wait for the soil outside to thaw, seeds can…
Agri View: Avian Flu…Again?
Everett Griner talks about a new case of Avian Flu in today’s Agri View. Avian Flu…Again? From USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection…
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
…am especially pleased to note that California is reducing the use of the pesticides that can be the most hazardous to human health and the pesticides most challenging to control.”…
Safeguarding California – Climate Change Implementation Action Plan for Agriculture
…and Development Program (DDRDP). The Healthy Soils Initiative is a central piece of CDFA’s efforts to develop climate-smart management practices. Governor Brown introduced the Healthy Soils Initiative in his proposed…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Program 2016
…Treatments will consist of the application of a systemic insecticide by drenching the soil directly beneath certain host plants, or spraying onto the foliage of host plants. Trapping with yellow…
$20 Million Committed to Innovative Conservation Projects
…protect over 400 million acres nationwide, boosting soil and air quality, cleaning and conserving water and enhancing wildlife habitat. For an interactive look at USDA’s work in conservation and forestry…
Networking and Education at Citrus Showcase
…share with members of the public, the legislature, regulatory agencies, and others how the citrus industry supports the economic and environmental health of CA and its people. As the industry’s…
50 Years of School Breakfast
…Grants to help schools and child care sites sustain the successful implementation of the healthier meals made possible by the bipartisan Healthy Hunger-free Kids Act of 2010. “As we celebrate…
Agri View: Trees
…the tree and extract moisture and nutrients from the soil. Above ground, the branches divide into smaller branches and shoots. The shoots typically bear leaves, which capture light energy and…