…the tens of thousands. Researchers are concerned about the impact the BMSB will have on California agriculture. Cooperative Extension specialist with the University of California at Berkeley, Kent Daane, recently…
Trade Group Suing Dr. Oz Over Fake Olive Oil Claims
…a unique platform to help millions of people make better decisions about their health. He should use that platform to provide accurate and properly documented information to consumers.” In 2014,…
New Test Genetically IDs Fungal Wheat Threat
…different fungal strains. This lack of specificity can hamper wheat blast-monitoring efforts and lead to false detections, as well as costly regulatory actions to contain a suspected occurrence, notes Pedley,…
The Western View: Escaping to Morro Bay
…and San Francisco. Its famous landmark, Morro Rock, is one of thirteen volcanic plugs along the central coast. It’s what remains of a volcano that helped build central California and…
CA State Plan: Make Water Conservation A Way of Life
…top priority in the Governor’s Water Action Plan – to “Make Conservation a California Way of Life.” This plan builds on the success of mandatory water restrictions during California’s severe…
National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board Nominees Sought
…fill one at-large position. Nominees for the regional positions must be active owners or employees of a fluid milk processor. The nominee for the at-large position may be either a…
CDFA SWEEP Program Awards 167 Projects
…Environmental Farming Act of 1995. The Act mandates that the Department establish and oversee an Environmental Farming Program to provide incentives to farmers whose practices promote the well-being of ecosystems…
Optimizing Oats for Use as Dairy Forage
…procedures were approved by a University of Wisconsin oversight committee. After two years of grazing, the results showed that it’s better to put the cattle out early in the fall…
National Organic Standards Board Meeting
…advisory committee of organic community and stakeholder representatives established by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 and operating under provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. It is administered…
Central Valley Supports Food Supply Chains
…regionally produced food. “USDA investments in regional food have the biggest impact when coordination between producers, processors, distributors and buyers is strong and locally led,” said Salerno. “We are excited…
Agri View: Farm Income Outlook
…year for farmers. I did more than one income outlook forecast that pointed to 2016 being a lot better than the last couple of years. But now, here is a…
Black Friday
…bit. Take the time to shop around a bit because… according to retailer surveys, “the deals are only going to get better as we get closer to the actual holiday.”…
EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes
…rulemaking, today’s action finalizes the volume requirements and associated percentage standards for cellulosic biofuel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel for 2017, and for biomass-based diesel for 2018. “Renewable fuel…
Christmas Tree Promotion Board Members Named
…the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 and the Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served…