…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…
Agri View: Drugs, Unsolvable Problem
…was a period when increased wealth, and increased discretionary spending, increased the demand for illicit drugs in certain areas of the United States. Political impact A large generation, the baby…
Commodity Classic “Jazzed” to Welcome Agriculture Secretary
…American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. For more information on registration, housing and the schedule of activities, visit www.CommodityClassic.com….
Almond Board: More on AIM
…frog” toward the sustainable farmof the future. It will consider each component of almond farming, from land preparation and varietal development, to equipment and processing. – See more at: http://www.almonds.com/blog/about-almond-board/almond-industry-launches-strategic-plan-accelerate-innovation-and#sthash.GlUZDmUB.dpuf…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
Late last year the FDA published the final Produce Rule, which is a key component of new federal food safety laws under the Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA. Now…
Western View: Behind the Sagebrush Rebellion
…surrounding the home property. The Taylor Grazing Act of 1934 created this system with permits sold to the ranchers for low grazing fees. These fees average $1.69 per animal, per…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
…Market Access. The fact that TPP cuts or eliminates more than 18,000 tariffs is often cited. Within that number, though, is a massive amount for American agricultural producers. Lowering the…
Miss America and Child Nutrition
…America and Child Nutrition From: American Farm Bureau Federation.org Farm Bureau Backs Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell’s ‘Healthy Children, Strong America’ Platform The American Farm Bureau Federation and American Farm…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…unveiled 11 new Joint Chiefs projects totaling $7 million for 2016 and committed additional investments totaling nearly $33 million in 28 projects launched in 2014 and 2015. Local partners plan…
2016 Commodity Classic Teams with New Orleans Charities
…Commodity Classic Co-Chair Sam Butler, an Alabama soybean farmer. “This is a great opportunity for America’s farmers to make a positive impact in our host city and show the people…