…mind is another important part of this announcement,” Baccam said. “The land coming out of CRP will have priority enrollment opportunities with USDA’s working lands conservation programs through cooperation between…
National Alfalfa Checkoff Launches on January 1st
…a shortfall in alfalfa research funding. An article on Western Farm Press Dot Com says the Alliance Board of Directors voted to start a national checkoff program to help get…
Report Projects Global Beef Demand Up Through 2020
…Dot Com says beef is the third-most consumed meat around the globe. More and more consumers around the globe are turning to meat as a major source of protein and…
CA Leads Nation in Direct Farm Sales
In 2015, farmers produced and sold $8.7 billion of edible food commodities directly to consumers, retailers, institutions, and a variety of local food intermediaries such as distributors and wholesalers that…
Sodexo Food Service Announces New Animal Welfare Standards
…production being exported to other countries. Those numbers come from Sodexo Vice President of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Ted Monk, who says, “Sodexo is committed to improving the treatment of…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…email to staff@almondboard.com or call the ABC office at (209) 549-8262. Sustainable almond farming utilizes production practices that are economically viable and are based upon scientific research, common sense and…
National Eggnog Day
Cathy Isom has some tasty facts about a popular holiday beverage. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Eggnog Day Eggnog, also known as egg milk punch, is…
The California Kitchen: Carrot fritters
…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 Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez…
Final Environmental Documents for WaterFix Released
…public meetings throughout the State about the draft versions. It includes responses to and revisions based on more than 30,000 public comments. The final environmental documents are available at http://baydeltaconservationplan.com/FinalEIREIS.aspx…
Hormel Settles Dispute with Labor Department
37 women are heading to Hormel for work after the company settled a hiring dispute with the Department of Labor. A Meating Place Dot Com article says Hormel will hire…
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
…2016 – 60 percent 2015 – 20 percent 2014 – 5 percent 2013 – 35 percent 2012 – 65 percent 2011 – 80 percent 2010 – 50 percent 2009 –…
USDA Invests in Innovative Conservation Partnerships
…water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing a total of $825 million in 286…
Avian Influenza Problems Continue in Asia and UK
…in the last month. South Korea has already culled a record 16 million birds after a series of influenza outbreaks, representing a total of 20 percent of the nation’s flocks….
Panera Makes Animal Welfare Pledge for Broilers
…“It is our hope that leadership by companies like Panera will continue to be a catalyst for animal welfare across the industry.” The company wants these standards in place by…