…Systems Checklist, which is now available on the agency’s website, allowing organizations with beef animal welfare programs to be assessed. AMS will continue to work with interested industry partners to…
USDA Partners with Dairy Innovation Center
…resources and a variety of programs that have advanced sustainability within the dairy community, including anaerobic digesters on farms, food waste reduction and the development of nutrient recovery technologies through…
Beginning Farmer Training Program Receives State Approval
…CLBL, Soil Born Farms and the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. the California Department of Food and Agriculture was also integral to the two-year process with grant funding provided by their…
AgWell Solar Helps Growers with Energy Optimization
…and less complicated than other solar energy programs. “There’s no pile-driven systems, there’s no concrete or cement to pour, there’s no skilled labor to hire to install,” said Nuance Energy…
Trump Budget Proposal Considered “DOA”
…Congress on Monday. No one in the entire American food chain seems happy with what they’ve seen. Everyone, from members of Congress to farm leaders, crop insurance executives, as well…
Feeding Minds Press Will Focus on Accurate Agriculture Books for Children
…work that goes into making the food on our plates.” The Feeding Minds Press logo uses a book, plate, and smiling face to bring the topics of food and literacy…
Secretary of Agriculture Hears California Concerns at World Ag Expo
…of food,” said Secretary Perdue. While the Secretary of Agriculture is in California he will also be taking several tours of ag facilities throughout the state as part of his…
USDA: Pesticide Residue Levels Show No Risk to Consumers
More than 20 percent of the food sampled by the USDA in 2016 showed no detectable pesticide levels and less than .5 percent of the food had detectable residue levels…
Canada: 73 Percent of U.S. Milk Price is Subsidized
…are heavily subsidized through their dairy supply management program. The U.S. says that supply management program, and the Class and pricing systems in place, creates an unfair playing field. The…
2017 California Winegrape Crush Size Confirms Grape Supply Stability
…the beverage and food processing industries to add color and/or natural sweetness to various consumables. The weighted average purchase price of California winegrapes in 2017 increased immaterially (1.7% or $13.89…
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Delayed Again
…thus not required to be appointed. If the court finds that administrative law judges are inferior officers, it would bring Judge Clifton’s validity into question. The California Department of Food…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…rice fields provide vital habitat and food for waterfowl in the fall and winter. This partnership will help landowners with water conservation as well as deliver added benefits for wildlife.”…
Celebrating National Pizza Day
…year. Pineapple is the least favorite topping, only about 10 percent want it. Kids between the ages of 3 and 11 prefer pizza over all food groups for lunch and…
Food Apps to Cut Down on Food Waste
Cathy Isom lets you know how your smartphone could help cut down on food waste. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A shocking 40 percent of wasted food…