…of their farm or ranch.” “There are a number of agriculturalists in California that are caring for the environment through ecologically sound practices and conservation on their farms and ranches,”…
California Republicans Call on White House to Act on Drought
…potential for future reductions. This is unacceptable. You have traveled to our state. You have seen the devastating impacts the lack of water has caused to our communities, cities, farms…
Agri View: Inventions and Agriculture
…awkward and none too reliable, but by 1920 the better ones had survived and were becoming hugely popular on American farms for heavy tillage and belt work. 1937 McCormick-Deering tractor…
Collaborative Projects Aim to Aid Salmon
…failed crossings with operable gates in the Tule Canal to prevent fish strandings and retrofitting Fremont Weir to connect with the Sacramento River. River Garden Farms, a diversified growing operation…
Confusing Chicken Labels
…from the chicken farm to your dining room table. From the hatchery where broiler chickens (chickens raised for meat) are hatched, to barns on family farms where chickens are raised…
Virtual Tour Shows Students Smart Farms
…featured in James Moll’s award-winning documentary, FARMLAND, as he discusses technology and innovation on today’s smart farms. Students and educators can register for the 45-minute event and submit questions ahead…
Farmers Reminded to Respond to the 2015 Certified Organic Survey
…In early February, survey questionnaires were mailed nationwide to all known organic farms. Later this month, NASS will begin conducting telephone follow up with producers who have not yet responded….
Water Allocations Increased Again
…Californians and just under a million acres of irrigated farmland. The SWP provides the same allocation percentages to cities and farms. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which operates California’s other…
Funding to Support Implementation of the FDA FSMA Produce Rule
…used to support implementation of the Produce Safety rule, which became final in November 2015 and establishes enforceable safety standards for the production and harvesting of produce on farms. Implementation…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…Vilsack stated that more than 130 fruits and vegetables that make up a nutritious diet are cross pollinated by honeybees. Commercial bees raised on farms and then shipped to other…
National Artichoke Hearts Day
…other optional steps such as separating the petals to make sure the artichoke is completely ready to cook. Subscribe to Ocean Mist Farms on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_… Facebook: https://facebook.com/OceanMistFarms Twitter: https://twitter.com/OceanMistFarms…
Agri View: Real Horse Power
…became available that embodied the principles of many of today’s modern implements. They performed nearly all the tillage, cultivation, or harvesting operations on progressive farms of the day. In some…
Fresno’s National Ag Week and Nutrition Month
…value-added items produced on the nation’s farms. Nutrition Month recognizes the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. “I am pleased to partner…
Agri View: Sweet Onion Thing
…a fair price for their produce, thought Coleman had found a gold mine. They began to follow suit, and soon after, their farms were also producing the sweet, mild onion….