…this spring with eco-friendly crops like alfalfa and clover to develop healthier habitats for increasing the national bee population. Farmers and ranchers only had until March 21st, 2014 to sign…
Fresno’s National Ag Week and Nutrition Month
…in the world. It’s known for its fertile soils, long growing seasons and a developed surface and groundwater supply,” said Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen. “In 2014, Fresno…
Farm to School Programs Invest in Local Economies
…United States purchased $789 million in local foods from farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and food processors and manufacturers in school year 2013 – 2014, according to results from the U.S. Department…
Thank a Farmer Today
…the third-largest ever, trailing only 2014’s record crop and 2013’s robust haul. Meanwhile, thanks to new seed technologies and more efficient equipment, corn growers are seeing dramatic gains in yield…
Ag Students Win State Farm Bureau Discussion Titles
…education professor. Other team titles came in 2014, 2013, 2008 and 2006. “It was an extremely exciting event because I knew all four finalists from FFA events. It was fun…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
…the 2014 Farm Bill, RCPP investments of nearly $600 million have already driven 199 partner-led projects. The program leverages local leadership to establish partnerships that can include private companies, local…
Agri View: Avian Flu…Again?
…Avian Influenza in a Commercial Turkey Flock in Dubois County, Indiana 1-15-16 Press Call Audio Response Documents: Policy, Health & Safety Information, and Resources Confirmed Detections Map for 2014-2015 Confirmed…
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
…pounds in 2014. That was a decrease of 3 percent, from 195 million pounds in the previous year. Pesticides used in agriculture alone dropped 3 percent since 2013, to 173.51…
Safeguarding California – Climate Change Implementation Action Plan for Agriculture
…March 2014, designated $10 million from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for CDFA to disperse to farmers for the implementation of irrigation practices that save water and reduce greenhouse gas…
50 Years of School Breakfast
…nutrition standards were implemented in school year 2013-14, school breakfasts are healthier than ever before, including a serving of fruit, whole-grain-rich grains, and low fat or fat free milk. The…
PMA Brings Fresh Produce Insight to White House Meeting on Trade Policy
…meeting reinforced for me TPP’s significance to PMA members’ prosperity and the merit of PMA’s work to advance global trade.” In 2014, U.S. companies exported almost $3.1 billion in fresh…
Asian Wasps Could Help Stink Bug Control
…Ingels and a team of UC and California Department of Food and Agriculture scientists have been closely monitoring BMSB since large populations were found in downtown Sacramento in 2013. “We…
Agri View: Food Prices
…California during August 2014 was as low as $1.45 per dozen and averaged $2.41 per dozen. After the avian flu struck, eggs were $3.61 for the same cartons, according to…
Agri View: Marijuana, a Hot Crop
…which is one of the first steps towards Endangered Species status (and all the federal protections it entails). In 2012 and 2013, Mourad Gabriel, then a doctoral student at UC…