Cathy Isom tells us a little history about milk and celebrating America’s number one beverage. January 11th is National Milk Day, which celebrates the actual day way back in 1878…
Agri View: The Gourd
…species, in Asia between 12,000 and 13,000 BP, and possibly the first domesticated plant species. Gourds continued to be used throughout history, in almost every culture throughout the world. European…
Stallman to Farmers and Ranchers: Stand Up and Be Counted
…the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest, flawed water policies was not yet over. “You know, if we’re going to let the federal government dictate where we can and cannot farm—or cut…
Outstanding, Creative County Farm Bureau Programs Honored at #AFBF16
Two California county farm bureaus are among 24 nationwide recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation for innovative program ideas in this year’s County Activities of Excellence Awards program. The…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…different state agencies, including CDFA and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. SALC supports the protection and management of California’s agricultural lands through planning and permanent protection of farm…
Citrus Industry This Week: Cold Protection; HLB Test; Center Dedication
…as a discussion with Rick Lusher on new developments for cold protection. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine….
Low-Risk Nut Theft Always Tempting
…experience with cybercrime. It’s hard to catch the criminals in the act as the shipments look normal and legal moving through the state. Calkins says the other issue is that…
New Dietary Guidelines Released by USDA and HHS
…was composed of prestigious researchers in the fields of nutrition, health, and medicine, and by consideration of public and federal agency comments. Since 1980, HHS and USDA have shared a…
Farmer Drone Rules
…Online system. Before the FAA grants an agency access to COA Online, the agency (or proponent) will be asked to provide the FAA with a “declaration letter” from the city,…
Exports to South Africa
…Opportunity Act. The agreement was reached following intense U.S. government engagement with South African officials over the last year. Only a limited number of U.S. poultry and meat products have…
Fat to Fit at 40 – Ag Advocate talks Weight Loss
…40 is available to purchase online. You can find it at Amazon.com: Fat to Fit at 40 Journal. From the Amazon page: Ever really wonder how someone loses 100 lbs.?…
Vilsack Urges Congress to Pass Wildfire Funding Fix
…10,125,149 acres across the United States, surpassing the previous record set in 2006. The Secretary renewed the call for Congress to pass the bi-partisan Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. In 2015,…
Dairy Digesters Beneficial to Control Greenhouse Gasses
…via the California Department of Food and Agriculture-administered Dairy Digester Research and Development Program, will be constructed in disadvantaged communities and provide economic and environmental benefits to those communities. Read…
Agri View: Migrant Trends
…to limited access to transportation and also to their lack of legal status which reduce their access to neighborhood businesses, services and community activities in general. Fear of being picked…
