…and other growers. Sabrina Hill reports. Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population Andy Ernst is the owner of Ernst Conservation Seeds. He points out he’s also a farmer and…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
USDA Awards $20 Million in Grants for Citrus Greening Research Orange tree leaves with some symptoms of Huanglongbing, or citrus greening, for which there is no known cure or commercially…
Agri View: Fire Ant Danger
…their common names reflect this, for example, ginger ants and tropical fire ants. Many species also are called red ants because of their light brown colour, though species of ants…
Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Comm. Roger Goodell and Partners Commitment to Youth
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and America’s dairy farmers will announce a significant commitment to child health and wellness through funding to support school nutrition in order…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Minestrone
…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…
Application Deadline for 2016 Conservation Stewardship Program is March 31
…types. A detailed CSP program description and application for producers are available at: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/ca/programs/financial/csp/ For more on technical and financial assistance available through conservation programs, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or a local…
Cost Estimates for Growing Romaine Hearts and Organic Spinach Released
…based upon a hypothetical farm operation of a well-managed farm, using practices common to the region. Input and reviews were provided by growers, UC ANR Cooperative Extension farm advisors and…
Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship
…School District boundaries, or be a member of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau. Criteria for the scholarship are based on student leadership skills, a demonstrated commitment to the industry,…
SuperBowl: Calories Consumed
Keeping your calories in check while indulging in the big game this weekend. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This Land of Ours – Superbowl Calories Super Bowl…
$35 Million to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals, Strengthen Childhood Nutrition
…at USDA we have worked to overhaul school meal standards to ensure kids have access to nutritious foods. This commitment from our partners will ensure schools have the equipment they…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the award of $30.1 million in competitive grants to fund 80 research projects to improve food safety, reduce antibiotic resistance in food, and increase…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…management. A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is compatible with their operation. As part of the application process, applicants will work with NRCS…
National Cotton Council Statement on Cottonseed Designation
The National Cotton Council is extremely disappointed in Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s comments today that USDA believes its legal interpretation of the farm bill does not provide the authority to make…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
…of agricultural products. Visit Hortau.com for more information on Hortau’s proprietary irrigation management systems, and simplified software and mobile apps, or contact us at (805) 545-5994, Ext. 358 or media@hortau.com….