…steps of the state capital building. They showcase California agriculture. This year some of the attendees have another focus as well. As many as thirty charter busses from around the…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA March 14, 2014
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://usda.gov/oce/weather/index.htm http://www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/was……
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…http://www.grants.gov/. These grants are another way USDA is combating child hunger and obesity and improving the health and nutrition of the nation’s children. This is a top priority for the…
Organic Seed Finder
People looking to source organic seed need to look no further! www.organicseedfinder.org is a free tool made possible by seed vendors who post varieties based on annual organic seed sales….
USDA Video: Seed Preservation and Research at USDA
The goal of USDA’s seed research and preservation efforts is to help maintain a healthy agriculture system. For more information: http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/site_mai… http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm……
2013 Record Year for California Grape Crush
…Merlot average price was down 6 percent from 2012 at $753.69 per ton. The entire Grape Crush Report is available online at www.nass.usda.gov/ca. 2013 Record Year for California Grape Crush…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA March 7, 2014
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.ars.usda.gov/pandp/people/… http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u……
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…growth in rural America, while equipping our farmers and ranchers with the tools they need to survive and thrive. Link the Budget Highlights: http://www.obpa.usda.gov/budsum/2015budgethighlights.pdf Link to the Budget Summary: http://www.obpa.usda.gov/budsum/FY15budsum.pdf…
This Week @ USDA February 28
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/inspwe… http://blogs.usda.gov/2014/02/25/newf……
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…better health for our kids and echo the good work already taking place in schools across the country. The new standards ensure schools remain a safe place where kids can…
California Firm Recalls Canadian Liver Pâté Products
…of Record, which is accountable to FSIS. The following Sun Hing Foods, Inc., products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)] 2.75-oz. and 4.76-oz. packages of “FLOWER ® BRAND,…
Selling Kids on the Idea of Eating Healthier Foods
If marketing unhealthy foods to kids by food companies sells more of those foods, why not market more healthy foods to kids? Selling Kids on the Idea of Eating Healthier…
Allowing More Students Access to Free School Meals
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Vilsack is also encouraging all schools to sign on to the community eligibility provision of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act giving all student access…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…about responding to drought, go to the University of California drought management website at http://ucmanagedrought.ucdavis.edu/. (Christine Souza is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at csouza@cfbf.com.)…