…want to cook with it. It is, of course, corn – the foundation of both American agriculture and the FFA emblem, symbolizing unity as a crop grown in all 50…
Tree Nut Theft Training Seminar
The Western Agricultural Processors Association and the American Pistachio Growers will host a Tree Nut Theft Training Seminar on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Modesto. The…
Confusing Chicken Labels
…table! See (and share) the journey of the all-American chicken from the chicken farm to your table in this infographic. In preparation for the arrival of baby chicks, barns are…
Agri View: Chicken Wings
…out that growing up in an African-American community, he’d frequently eaten chicken wings as a standard dish; what he invented was a special “mambo sauce” for the wings he served…
Virtual Tour Shows Students Smart Farms
…of time to be answered live at:www.discoveringfarmland.com/virtualfieldtrip. “Technology drives all aspects of American society, and modern farms are leading this revolution in a very important area – food production,” says…
Water Allocations Increased Again
…Californians and just under a million acres of irrigated farmland. The SWP provides the same allocation percentages to cities and farms. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which operates California’s other…
Maple Syrup and Brain Health
…of research to support the beneficial effects of natural products on neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s. The findings, presented at the American Chemical Society’s annual meeting, revealed the potential protective effect…
National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
This is an Irish-American invention, that is why we celebrate National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day on March 17. Cathy Isom has the real story behind a traditional St. Patrick’s…
NCGA Disappointed with Senate Vote
…food system, but we also need Congress to set clear, commonsense guidelines that are based in science and keep food affordable for American families. “We still see the possibility for…
Conaway on Senate Failure to Advance GMO Labeling Legislation
…of minority party Senators. “Make no mistake, it’s not Republicans these Senators have opposed, it’s the American farmer and rancher. Enough is enough. Americans are tired of viewing a broken…
National Artichoke Hearts Day
…the world. They supply nearly 100% of North American fresh artichokes. How to Observe Try this artichoke hearts recipe: Artichoke Hearts Gratin Use #ArtichokeHeartsDay to post on social media. Ocean…
Agri View: Real Horse Power
…for Rural Heritage.com In colonial times a large percentage of Americans scratched out a living by tilling the soil. “Scratch” is an appropriate word to describe the efforts of these…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…discounted premiums on higher coverage. We offer several different types of low-interest financing as well, from traditional loans to help with operating costs, or to purchase farmland, and a microloan…
Farm to School Programs Invest in Local Economies
…safety net for millions of American children and families. By expanding access to nutritious foods and increasing awareness about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, USDA programs have made a…