Cathy Isom fills us in on the month-long celebration of America’s favorite protein. National Chicken Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Chicken Month We know that…
Women in Agriculture Trade Mission is Underway
…Port Orford, Ore. 4. Dragonberry Produce, Inc., Canby, Ore. 5. Earthbound Farm, San Juan Bautista, Calif. 6. Green Plains, Inc., Omaha, Neb. 7. Halcyon Trading Company, LLC, Alpharetta, Ga. 8….
Atrazine Important for Conservation Farming
…to be used on a widespread basis because it’s a broad spectrum product. It reduced the number of times farmers had to drive over their soil and that decreased erosion…
The California Kitchen: Kiwi, Apple Bread Pudding
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing kiwi and apple bread pudding with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 Kiwis Cleaned and…
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…improve fish and wildlife habitat.” Steve Adler is associate editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at sadler@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…public benefit. “USDA is proud to stand behind America’s small businesses, whose ingenuity and commitment to community is appreciated worldwide,” said Vilsack. “Rural America is finally on the road to…
The Western View: Ag Startup Resources
…one that best fits your situation. The report is called A Guide to Startup Resources in Agriculture and Food Technology Innovation and is available online as a pdf. It defines…
China Plans to Dramatically Increase Soybean Acres
China is the world’s top soybean importer, but they’re taking steps to reverse that trend. Agri Money dot Com reports that China plans to massively increase its oilseed production over…
Soybean Use Exceeded USDA Expectations
The 2015-2016 marketing year for corn and soybeans ended on August 31. The question is how much of each commodity was used during the marketing year? The USDA Quarterly Grain…
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…has awarded nearly 2,000 students a total of more than $65 million in funding. Recipients have engaged in innovative research opportunities, with some becoming prominent leaders in environmental science. This…
The California Kitchen: Kiwi Sorbet
…visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef…
Increased International Collaboration on Agricultural Science
…Sonny Ramaswamy. “The enhanced NIFA-BARD agreement will use funding and scientific resources to meet common research goals and have a positive global impact.” Beginning in early 2017, Israeli scientists can…
World Dairy Expo® Announces Special 50th Anniversary Events
…gift. On Friday, October 7, Expo attendees are invited to Expo in the Evening from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. in the Estrumate Sale Pavilion. This evening will feature live…
U.S. Watermelon Imports Growing
…1.5 billion pounds, or a third of domestic use in 2015, up from 11 percent in 2000 and seven percent in 1990. Part of the increase in imports can be…