…$100 million in USDA investments. Now in its fifth year, NWQI has expanded to include more small watersheds across the nation, and it builds on efforts to deliver high-impact conservation…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…activities of the Soil Health Partnership and how farmers are improving soil health, increasing prosperity and reducing environmental impact. “Maximizing Farm Profitability and Managing Nutrients with Drip Irrigation Technology”…
Farm Bureau Donations Benefit Hungry Americans
…to the effort. In all, 19 state Farm Bureaus and the American Farm Bureau Federation heeded the call to action, helping ensure Americans in need can enjoy the bounty of…
Monsanto Searches for Next “Farm Mom of the Year”
…panel of judges from American Agri-Women will once again review nominations and help Monsanto select five regional winners. They will specifically look for nominations that include all four areas addressed…
Salt Out of Our Diet
…is a good idea. Unfortunately, 80 percent of the sodium we consume comes from restaurant meals and packaged foods. “As a result, the average American’s diet contains two to three…
USDA and AFBF Discuss TPP
Zippy Duvall Tom Vilsack The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was the topic of discussion yesterday during a national media call with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and American Farm Bureau President Zippy…
Nigiri Project Mixes Salmon and Rice Fields
…annual experiment to “plant” salmon in Yolo County rice fields aims to better explain how floodplains support strong salmon populations. Dubbed the “Nigiri Project” for its sushi-like marriage of fish…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews State of the Rural Economy
…the Great Depression. While members thanked the Secretary for his service, they also raised a number of concerns, including the impact that the continued outlook for depressed prices could have…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus Mac N Cheese
…Olive Oil 1 T Garlic minced ½ Cup Spanish Onion diced Small 5 Asparagus 1 Cup Cream 4 Slices American Cheese Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s…
Open Data Powers Conservation Mapping Tool
…private land managers can now use the free SGI map tool in planning where and how best to target available resources to achieve the biggest gains in the battle against…
Salt in Our Diet
…we need? According to the American Heart Association (AHA), sodium consumption should not exceed 1.5g per day (3.75g of salt), and that even includes healthy people without high blood pressure,…
Agri View: Food Consumption
…up-to-date food, nutrition and activity recommendations to help prevent cancer. Here are 8 quick tips: 1. Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight. 2. Be physically active for at…
DWR Draft Regulations for Managing Groundwater Basins Sustainably
…help local agencies develop their plans. According to Section 10727 (b) of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, the three options for developing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan include the following: •…
National Cherry Pie Day
…is a day for all cherry pie lovers to eat their favorite pie for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner. According to the American Pie Council, pie came to America with the…