…highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 in the Pacific, Central, and Mississippi flyways (or migratory bird paths). The disease has been found in wild birds, as well as in a…
New Dietary Guidelines Released by USDA and HHS
…Healthy eating patterns include a variety of nutritious foods like vegetables, fruits, grains, low-fat and fat-free dairy, lean meats and other protein foods and oils, while limiting saturated fats, trans…
NPPC Year in Review
…August of this year but is on hold by a federal court, for now. Other major issues in 2016 include the Trans-Pacific Partnership and reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act….
Ranches Surviving California Drought
…Valley Ranch. In this video, created through a partnership between United States Farm and Ranchers Association (USFRA) and Food52, they show both the struggles and successes they have endured. “As…
Growing Organic, Conventional and GMO on the Same Farm
…how. From: U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance In this video, created in partnership with Food52, we explore Terranova Ranch in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley. This part of…
Land O’Lakes – GENYOUth Team Up
Land O’Lakes, one of America’s premier agribusiness and food companies, recently entered a multi-year partnership with GENYOUth, a non-profit organization focused on empowering youth. Cathy Isom tells us a little…
Look for California Ag in Rose Parade
…in California. This year, for the fifth year in a row, we expect to certify a float from Cal Poly (a partnership of both campuses – San Luis Obispo and…
EPA Announces $44 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in Arizona, Nevada
…for the Pacific Southwest. “EPA is committed to protecting the water resources so important to public health and local economies.” Funds provided will go to a variety of water quality…
“Say Cheese!” Growing California Video Series
“Say Cheese!” is a profile of the Fiscalini Cheese Company of Modesto, California. This is the latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown. The…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Enrolled 1.76 million farmers in the new Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs by conducting an unprecedented educational campaign. The program has provided…
ACP Quarantine in Northern San Mateo County Includes Portion of San Francisco County
…the north by Lawton Street in San Francisco; on the south by Linda Mar Boulevard in Pacifica; on the west by the Pacific Ocean; and on the east by the…
USDA Announces $3.4 Million in Funding Available Through International Wheat Partnership Research Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $3.4 million for research projects in support of the new International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) program. “Wheat is one of the…
California Leads Nation in Horticultural Sales
…opportunity to serve as the foremost source of data on production,” said Director of the USDA NASS Pacific Region Chris Messer. “Growers, buyers, suppliers and others rely on this information…
Commodity Classic, Successful Farming Team Up to Offer New AG CONNECT Main Stage at 2016 Event
Commodity Classic has partnered with Successful Farming to provide programming for the AG CONNECT Main Stage, located inside the trade show hall. This partnership will bring together the nation’s largest…