…places. California may be known for its fruits and nuts, but there are plenty of other crops around the state, including some you may never have heard of. Larry Kandarian…
Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project
…public health from the University of California, Berkeley; Stephanie McMurtrie, specializing in health programs, research and facilitation and holding a master’s degree in health science from John Hopkins University; and,…
Fresno Food Expo Reports Record Year
…California’s finest foods under one roof The 2016 Fresno Food Expo brought together 132 of Central California’s food and beverage growers and manufacturers with nearly 950 pre-qualified regional, national and…
Oregon State Fair to Feature Prize Winning Marijuana Plants
…the fair is moving in the “direction that the entire state is moving.” The fair opens August 26th in Salem, Oregon. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmers Increasing Rye Plantings
…sales increased nine percent on the year to $4.1 billion in June, topping the six percent demand growth for total spirits. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Rural for Hillary Group Forms at DNC
…Coalition, Naples, N.Y., and Colleen Landkamer, Rural advocate and past President of the National Association of Counties, Blue Earth County, MN. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dollar General Buys Walmart Express Locations
…anticipates relocating 40 existing Dollar General Stores into the purchased sites by October. The newly-relocated Dollar General stores will use a new layout with expanded offerings such as fresh meat…
China Pig Prices Reaching Near Record Levels amid Flooding
…Analysts say domestic pig prices in China surged 51 percent already this year, and Imports will surge at least 30 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Anti-GMO Labeling Petition Reaches 100,000 Signatures
…The legislations preempts state labeling laws, such as the Vermont law, and mandate’s GMO disclosure through on-package labeling or smart labels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
SGMA BMP Survey Deadline Extended
…and affiliation. Upon completion of the survey, respondents will receive a confirmation email with a copy of their submittal. Importance of Participating in BMP Survey California Farm Water Coalition Mike…
The California Kitchen: Nectarine Smoked Rainbow Trout
…Trout T Olive Oil Salt/Pepper 2 Nectarines Sliced 1 Large Lemon To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Nectarine Smoked Rainbow…
CDFA to Discuss Medical Cannabis and GMO Labeling
…on current progress. Invited speakers include: Steve DeAngelo, Arcview Group; Dan Grace, Dark Heart; Hezekiah Allen, California Growers Association; Nate Bradley, California Cannabis Industry; Amber Morris, California Department of Food…
$1 Billion Ag Fund
…driving the investment. The end products for export to China are likely to include high-protein health supplements, tonics, pills and sports drinks, as well as vitamins. From the National Association…
Vilsack Happy with Clinton VP Pick
…Clinton Administration, should she be elected President, Vilsack responded: “my sole focus right now is that Secretary Clinton becomes President Clinton.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….