Tyson Foods will start requiring their beef and chicken suppliers to meet the same on-farm requirements for animal treatment that are already in place for their hog producers. Randall Weiseman…
Reaction to EPA’s Livestock Antibiotic Limits
Reactions are coming in rapidly after the Food and Drug Administration’s release of final proposals that would limit antibiotic use in livestock production. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or…
Health and Nutrition Experts Visit Dairies
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…
Cotton Plowdown Deadline
…populations of Pink Bollworm, a worldwide pest of cotton. With grower support, the California Department of Food and Agriculture established regulations that required anyone planting cotton in the San Joaquin…
Support Agriculture while Buying Gifts
…also keep in mind that agriculture is more than things to eat. Look for material made from California cotton and other crafty items made from crops grown here in California….
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’s Pumpkin Crop
…California is regularly top in the nation for pumpkin production, but most of our pumpkins are grown for Halloween, rather than holiday desserts. If you’re picking a pumpkin for baking,…
Pumpkins Provide Excellent Nutrition
Does your Thanksgiving feast include a pumpkin pie? How about pumpkin decorations? While they are more known as a decorative type of squash, pumpkin for food consumption provides many levels…
AgNeTVideo: Turkey Shortage Changes Food Drive
The turkey shortage is affecting a popular holiday giving campaign in Central California….
Progress in Seed Science for Vegetable Industry
…grown in California. Sabrina Hill speaks with President and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association, Andy LaVigne. Click to open or download audio report. The American Seed Trade Association’s…
Stretch Food Dollars this Thanksgiving
While your food dollars may be stretched, you can still have a hearty, healthy holiday feast. Susan Carter gives us some tips. Click to open or download audio report….
Record Sales And Revenue For Blue Diamond Almond Growers
…represent more than 60 percent of the co-op’s revenue, including manufactured ingredients and consumer retail products. “We accelerated our transformation into a global branded food manufacturing company, while making significant…
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
…grasslands and forests. “Californians value both their access to diverse, high quality fresh food as well as environmental quality,” says Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for NRCS in California. “Our role…
CA Ag Secretary Ross on Water
…issues. Click to open or download audio report. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross spoke at the 70th annual convention for the National association of Farm Broadcasters….