…starting to see a different need from consumers. Making Technology More Useful Another company is following the trend of molding current technology into more useful tools for growers. President and…
The Western View: The Farmer’s Daughter
…social media to paint an ugly picture of traditional farming. “I think it is always important to remind folks that farmers want the same things consumers want – healthy, safe,…
USDA: Record Number of Organic Producers in U.S.
…“USDA tools and resources have created opportunities for organic farmers and more options for organic consumers. Growing demand for organic goods can be especially helpful to smaller family operations. The…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
“State-led mandatory food labeling initiatives mislead consumers about the safety of GM foods, even though there is no credible evidence linking a food-safety or health risk to the consumption of…
Western View: Drought Crisis Response Is Too Little
…were spent getting approvals and permits from various government agencies. The water from this plant will cost consumers more than $2000 per acre-foot. This is twice as much as the…
UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center Seeks Funding for Continued Innovation; Limagrain First to Answer Call
…agricultural science. The university has paved the way for research breakthroughs in genomics, plant breeding and seed science that have benefited not only the ag industry but consumers at large,”…
CDFA Announces Recall of Raw Milk Products at Claravale Farm of San Benito County
From CDFA: Consumers urged to dispose of raw dairy products due to bacterial contamination Raw milk, raw nonfat milk and raw cream produced by Claravale Farm of San Benito County…
97 Percent of All U.S. Farms are Family-Owned, USDA Reports
…percent of all U.S. farms are small family farms. Local connections come in small packages – 58 percent of all direct farm sales to consumers come from small family farms….
California Ag Day, National Agriculture Week Just Around the Corner
…the state. “Please join me and other leaders in agriculture as we support the education of our next generation of consumers and voters,” said Secretary Ross. “National Agriculture Week gives…
Cyberspace, the New Battleground
Filling in for Cathy Isom today, Daniel Lee tells us how cyberspace is becoming the new battle ground in the war to bring the lowest prices to consumers. Cyberspace-the New…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…safe, wholesome, affordable food supply for consumers throughout the United States and abroad. “Regulatory restrictions have negatively impacted water availability. Though Mother Nature has been dry, rain and snow have…
Toomey, Feinstein & Flake Legislation Shortsighted Policy
…demands of Big Oil and Big Food, who care more about their own bottom line than the American consumer. Furthermore, this is a slap in the face to consumers who…
Export Training Course Comes to CDFA
…Development, are the organizers of the training program. “As incomes rise in foreign markets, California’s specialty crops are increasingly in demand among the world’s consumers. We are seeing a lot…
A Better Tomato Tomorrow – part 2
In the last of this 2 part series, Cathy Isom continues her report on the high tech research being used on a popular fruit so consumers don’t have to wait…