…including crop insurance, commodity exchanges, and specialty crops. • Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-5): Conservation, Energy, and Forestry Jurisdiction: Soil, water, and resource conservation, small watershed program, energy and biobased…
USDA Conservation Stewardship Program
…multiple conservation benefits on working lands, including improved water and soil quality and enhanced wildlife habitat. Eligible landowners and operators in all states and territories can enroll in CSP through…
Cotton Plowdown in Fresno County
…debris and trash remaining from harvesting or clean-up operations and soils around roots to the point that they are turned over and thoroughly mixed with surface soil. This method of…
Western Growers To Tell Consumers About Ag
…continue to provide nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables, and tree nuts for the health of the nation. They will use what’s known as an infographic, a visual presentation of information….
Good Year for Christmas Tree Harvest
…– or PVC. And since real trees are farmed, when they’re harvested, more trees are planted in their place. This helps clean the air and keep the soil useable. Click…
Lucas Selected to Serve Second Term
…time. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure the health and vitality of production agriculture and rural economies,” said Chairman Frank D. Lucas. Agriculture Committee Press Office…
Record Pistachio Harvest
…are grown in California. Pistachios have seen a rise in sales as well, thanks partially to a couple of studies that have highlighted the health benefits of the nuts. Sabrina…
Health Benefits from Dairy Products
The Dairy Council of California has released it’s Fall 2012 trends report. According to the report , dairy has the potential to play a big role in diabetes prevention. AgNet…
Report Cites Big Health Benefits
…“metabolic syndrome,” in which obesity and inflammation lead to serious health issues. The lead researcher on the study is Dr. Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, AgriLife Research food scientist and an associate professor…
2012 Farm Bill: Farmers Pursue Air Quality Pgm
…air quality concerns, thereby using federal funding strategically to provide the most benefits for the environment, public health and stewardship efforts by farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. “California farmers have…
Update Your Heat Illness Prevention Program
News story provided by California Grape and Tree Fruit League, Fresno. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) revised the heat illness prevention standard §3395 to include new…