The dairy industry uses checkoff dollars to bring health and nutrition experts to the farm to learn about food safety and quality. Rod Bain has more. Click to Open or…
CIT Director Named National Irrigation ‘Person of the Year’
…sprinkler testing. Former CIT directors Kenneth Solomon and Edward Norum were honored in 1990 and 2004 respectively. Fresno State has been involved in irrigation testing and research for more than…
Almond Conference Underway
The Almond Conference is underway in Sacramento. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Today, growers will get updates in the areas of environmental and production research,…
Dairy Industry Encourages Kids to Play
The popular “Fuel Up To Play 60” campaign has added dance moves in efforts to promote nutrition and exercise. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Soil Health Workshops
…the UC West Side Research and Extension Center in Five Points. The UC Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation program has invited nationally known proponents of soil health to share their experiences…
Almond Board: Study Shows Almonds Help with Weight Control
…in full swing now, we’re all likely to be around a lot of food over the next month or so. Now scientific research proves there’s a simple way to keep…
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
…Agricultural Statistics Survey (NASS) to assess the overall effects of these and other conservation practices on the Bay-Delta watershed. In 2013 NRCS continued its commitment to helping California’s dairy industry…
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Speaks at Fresno State
…Vilsack also learned about Fresno State’s new Presidential Commission on the Future of Agriculture announced recently by President Castro. Co-chaired by dairy farmer and industry leader George Soares of Hanford…
AgNeTVideo: California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Comments on Dairy
…Karen Ross was one of five state Ag Secretaries invited to speak at the annual meeting of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. Here is a brief comment on dairy….
“Movember” for Men’s Health
…cancer, and specifically prostate cancer. Movember Dairy serves to help dairy farmers focus on their health. Click to open or download audio report. For the Movember Dairy facebook page, click…
Research into Deadly Pig Virus
Researchers continue to try to find out more about a deadly virus that’s killing piglets in 17 states. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Deadline for Milk Income Loss Contract Program
…that MILC payments were available must be submitted by Nov. 1, 2013. “The MILC program helps dairy producers get through tough economic times,” said Garcia. “When low dairy prices create…
Farm Grown Scholarships Awarded
…a market whether named Dodo and won Junior Showmanship and Reserve Supreme Dairy Market Whether. He also won a belt buckle for Champion Rate of Gain. He was the breeder…