…bags are used every year worldwide. An estimated 50 billion plastic water bottles are used in the United States alone every year. And that plastic isn’t going anywhere soon. A…
Agri View: Needle in a Hay Stack
…the cattle industry. It is a crop that needs good weather. You won’t raise cattle without it. It doesn’t claim the attention of the other crops, but it is just…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Sauce
…Kitchen: Tomato Sauce For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV…
Pear Growers Say Supply, Demand Have Equalized
…and earlier,” she said. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted from the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Funding to Train the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…and agricultural systems. This funding invests in experiential learning, including international experiences, for individuals who demonstrate their potential to successfully complete graduate degree programs in disciplines relevant to NIFA’s mission….
NMPF Asks USDA for Assistance
…hundredweight over the course of a year, increasing the incomes of all U.S. dairy farmers by approximately $380 million. Global dairy demand has sagged in the past two years, due…
EPA: USDA a Leader in Green Power Use
…use. In return for technical assistance and recognition, Partners commit to use green power for all, or a portion, of their annual electricity consumption. EPA defines green power as a…
The California Kitchen: Hollandaise Sauce
…these recipes 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…
Fertilizer Research and Education Grant Funding
…areas. Further information on the grant program, including timelines, application criteria, and priority research areas are available at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/frep/CompetitiveGrantProgram.html All proposals will be reviewed by the FREP’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee…
Almond Update: Almond Irrigation Calculator
…individual orchard and irrigation system. Because the calculation is automated, growers save time, and because the tool is integrated with active California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) stations to determine…
African leaders visit CDFA
…leadership training and creates unique opportunities in Africa for Fellows to put new skills to practical use in leading organizations, communities, and countries. Click here for more information about the…
Dairy Industry Leaders Pledge Cooperation
…producers and industries in both countries, maintaining a communication channel between the industry organizations, and analyzing and seeking mutually beneficial solutions to problems affecting the dairy industry in both countries….
Farmers Markets Must Visit List
…booths. Read about more great markets in California. Image credit: (top right) Farmer’s Market at the Ferry Building – San Francisco, CA. By Daderot (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons…
Cargill Stops Antibiotic Use in Turkey Flocks
…Global Meat News says Cargill was “making good on its promise” to reduce antibiotic use across its protein lines by stopping use of the antibiotic. The antibiotic is also used…