…and food economy, there’s no better example than Full Belly Farm,” said Ashley Boren, Executive Director of Sustainable Conservation. “They’ve pioneered a truly sustainable approach to growing food that prioritizes…
USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel
…seeks to build a robust bio-based economy. Investments in biofuels will also help create jobs and further diversify the economy in our rural communities.” The funding for producers announced today…
Yamaha’s Safe, Six-Person Vehicle
…City. Yamaha’s Safe, Six-Person Vehicle Yamaha Marketing Manager Steve Nessl says as these vehicles get bigger and better, the trend is for growers to use them in the field instead…
Celebrating Our Nation’s Agricultural Abundance this Thanksgiving
…building features wider aisles for easier shopping, a sitting area, and floor scales for weighing food. The new set-up helps make food distribution more efficient. The move would not have…
Timing of Drought Stress Important
If you are forced to expose your crops to drought stress there might be one time better than the other. Timing of Drought Stress Important UC Davis Post-Doctorate Researcher Kevin…
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…and a farm internship program. “When it comes to farming in ways that promote the long-term health of California’s land, water, wildlife and food economy, there’s no better example than…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture
…costs of overseas marketing and promotional activities that help build commercial export markets for U.S. agricultural products and commodities. The program, which focuses on consumer promotion, including brand promotion for…
Agri View: Looking Ahead
Everett Griner talks about expanding exports demanding better facilities in today’s Agri View. Looking Ahead…
USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order
…and Information Act of 1996. The proposed program would be in addition to the existing beef promotion and research program established under the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985….
Farm Leader Welcomes Passage of Water Bond
…into the reality of an improved water system that helps meet the long-term needs of our cities, farms and environment,” Wenger said. “The bipartisan action by the Legislature to put…
Almond Board Congratulates UC Davis Researchers on Water Conservation Award
…USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s 2014 Experiment Station Section Excellence in Multistate Research Award. The award recognized “exceptional collaboration on a multistate research project that helps farmers better…
Farmers and Ranchers Encouraged to Make Their Voices Heard
…of FSA programs. We have seen promising increases in the number of women and minority candidates willing to serve on county committees, helping to better represent the diversity of American…
USDA Announces $29 Million to Provide Housing for Farmworkers
…$1 million grant. Funds will be used to develop 16 units. USDA Rural Development provided a $3.3 million low-interest Farm Labor Housing loan to build Villa Hermosa – apartment-style housing…
Ag Advancements Come From Military
…and showed attendees where many drone advancements are coming from. Miller believes as more of the technology is given to agriculture, it will be better adapted to the industry’s needs….