Conaway Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s failure to advance critical bioengineered food labeling senators on the proposed…
National Artichoke Hearts Day
Today is National Artichoke Hearts Day! Celebrating one of the oldest foods known to man. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Artichoke Hearts Day From: National Day…
Fresno’s National Ag Week and Nutrition Month
…value-added items produced on the nation’s farms. Nutrition Month recognizes the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. “I am pleased to partner…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
U.S. EPA Honors Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honored the California Department of Water Resources (Sacramento), Cisco Systems (San Jose), and the Government Authorities…
Farm to School Programs Invest in Local Economies
…the Office of Community Food Systems and is one of many initiatives of USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) aimed at improving the health of our next generation. FNS administers…
Thank a Farmer Today
…ethanol industry exported the equivalent of 792 million bushels of corn. “Ethanol is contributing to our agricultural industry, helping to ensure we provide feed, fuel and food to the world,”…
Today is National Ag Day
…about food. Also, make sure to check out a list of facts on plants, animals and agriculture in the U.S.: Ag Day Fun Facts: Flora, Fauna and Food for Thought….
Additional HLB-Positive Trees Confirmed in San Gabriel
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed four additional HLB-positive trees in the San Gabriel region of Los Angeles County. The trees were located on three different…
El Nino Leaves Some Dry, Brings Back Runoff
Climatologists say El Nino conditions are calming down and the weather systems this winter have been unique, bringing some bad and good news. Calming El Nino Conditions Department of Water…
National Ag Day
…Day From: Ag Day.org The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is an organization uniquely composed of leaders in the agriculture, food and fiber communities dedicated to increasing the public awareness…
Agri View: Farm Family Honor
…greatly relied upon as a food source. The family farmer mentality is that individual farms should be the focus, rather than the farming industry as a whole. However, family farming…
National Plant a Flower Day
…people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul. ~Luther Burbank, botanist (1849-1926) Are you in a warmer climate? Then it’s time to get…
USDA’s Final CSP Rule Published
…nation’s largest conservation program by acreage that helps agricultural producers maintain and improve existing conservation systems and establish new conservation initiatives to address natural resource concerns. The program is voluntary…
$14.5 Million in Available Funding for Plant-Biotic Research
NIFA, NSF Announce $14.5 Million in Available Funding for Plant-Biotic Research The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) joined with the National Science Foundation…