…82 percent of the world’s supply of almonds. Bayer officials commented on the program, saying, “As the population in the world rises, the global demand for food increases every day….
NMPF Chairman Mooney Speaks on Capital Hill
…provisions.” Mooney indicated that the EU’s trade negotiation strategy centers on using agreements to extend the application of geographical indications to restrict certain food names exclusively for products made in…
NACD Welcomes Bill To Keep Red Tape At Bay
…Access to Farm Conservation Act’ would ensure that the producers of America’s food, fuel, and fiber aren’t obligated to jump through hoops to receive the NRCS cost-share assistance they need…
Perfect Storm Leaves California Prunes Short
…the California Dried Plum Board as produced in 2015. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says the timing couldn’t have been much worse for a few storm systems that rolled…
Food Safe Technology
Americans have the safest food in the world. Cathy Isom tells us about the new technology researchers are using to protect our nation’s food. That story is ahead on This…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Assistance Workshops
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $50,000 for 11 projects that will provide hands-on technical assistance to prospective State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) applicants….
Wheat Genome Sequence Released
…Plant Genome Research Program, the Kansas Wheat Commission; the German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food, the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture; INRA, University Blaise Pascal; Illumina, Inc.;…
DIY Potting Mix
…with the overall movement towards cultivating some of our own food, container gardening — growing fruit and veg in pots and planters — is on the rise. This methodology, of…
New ‘Homegrown’ Blog
…the perspective of producers. The gap between urban and rural Americans is growing, and many Americans may not understand how the food on their table gets from the farm to…
Agri View: Summit for Young Farmers
Everett Griner talks about a recent summit for young farmers in today’s Agri View. Summit for Young Farmers From: National Youth Summit Series National Youth Summit on Agri-Science At the…
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution Urging Congress to Pass Federal Biotech Labeling Standard With Vermont’s biotechnology food labeling law about to take effect in July, the National Milk Producers Federation urged…
Sec. Vilsack Announces $16.8 Million in Grants
…and administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “USDA is committed to providing low income families with the resources they need to consume more nutritious food. Last…
Building a Medicinal Garden
…up on This Land of Ours. Building a Medicinal Garden 9 Herbs and Spices to Start a Medicinal Garden at Home by Jonathon Engels With the revitalization of home food…
Agri View: New Way to Save on Food
…Eat and Save on Healthy Food at the Dollar Store Whether we like it or not, food prices are going up. For some, it might not seem like a big…