…percent of the March 30 historical average. Frank Gehrke, chief of the California Cooperative Snow Surveys Program, and his survey team measured snow that was 58.4 inches deep at Phillips…
Funding Supports Local Food and Specialty Crops
…as specialty crops). These grants programs are administered by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and include the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program,…
Some Regions Prime for Dairy Exports
…in their 50’s probably won’t. He says the demand growth in the world, both for the amount of food they have and the amount of food they’ll need, will favor…
Creating an Easy and Fast HLB Test
…bacterium that is associated with HLB are moved rapidly throughout the tree in the phloem, the food-conducting tissue of the plant. Pathogen-specific proteins in the phloem could be a more…
Homegrown Strawberries
…again or replanted each year. In fact, they are prolific growers and will provide food for half a decade before tiring out. But, not to worry, they are also very…
Agri View: Soybeans, U. S. Second Largest Crop
…which has numerous uses. The plant is classed as an oilseed rather than a pulse by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Fat-free (defatted) soybean meal is a significant…
Vilsack to Travel to Germany and France
…with German Minister of Food and Agriculture Christian Schmidt and other government officials, as well as with an organization of rural youth and young farmers. He will discuss how the…
Healthier Shopping
…to help participants in the Women, Infants and Children program, or WIC, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, purchase healthier foods. Much of the grant activities…
Agri View: PETA Blasts FFA
…programs and activities and be an active participant. Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program. Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter…
Almond Growers to Play Critical Role in Solving Bee Loss Puzzle
…Informed Partnership (a research and outreach program providing technical support to beekeepers that is funded primarily by USDA with support from others) to address sampling needs for affected hives both…
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Still Below Average
…content of the mountain snowpack today is only 87 percent of the March 30 historical average. Frank Gehrke, chief of the California Cooperative Snow Surveys Program, and his survey team…
The Western View: Fake Science
…70 per cent of American consumers don’t want to eat food containing GMOs, but we also can’t ignore that genetic engineering has important benefits without a substantial risk. Yes GMO…
Produce in the Checkout Aisle
…Active Roles in Health Promotion by Bruce Y. Lee, Contributor to Forbes Grocery stores, supermarkets, and other large food retailers do not simply “store” food. They, in fact, can play…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
Everett Griner talks about looking for “U.S. Farm-Raised” on our products in today’s Agri View. Farm-Raised From: FDA.gov How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood On…