…described how the United States’ investment in transportation and infrastructure, agricultural research and innovation, and risk management tools for farmers has led to a vibrant and stable agricultural industry in…
Agri View: Direct Marketing
…week in August), there were 8,476 farmers markets listed in USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory. This is a 2.5 percent increase from 2014. Read more. From: Sustainable Agriculture and Research…
Western View: Rodeo Time in Salinas
…at the Steinbeck center downtown. Dave Stamey – one of the finest western singers to ever tune a guitar – performs his original music, with songs so authentic you taste…
World Food Prize Honors
…thereby dramatically reducing “hidden hunger” for millions. The three-person team from the International Potato Center (known by its Spanish acronym CIP) – Dr. Maria Andrade of Cape Verde, Dr. Robert…
Commission Announces New Executive Director
…as the new Executive Director. We are looking forward to her providing strong leadership for the wheat industry, with emphasis on market development, research and development of new and improved…
Lawsuit Filed Against Hormel’s “Natural” Products
…claims like “100 percent Natural” and “All-Natural” against consumers’ understanding of what “natural” means. The lawsuit cites Consumer Reports research that found most consumers believe “natural” to mean animals were…
Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook
by Agnes Perez and Gustavo Ferreira, USDA Economic Research Service Lower Supplies Boost Early-Summer Prices for Sweet Cherries and Melons In late June, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released…
Food Security
Food Security of Developing Countries Expected To Improve Through 2026 as Food Prices Fall and Incomes Rise by Stacey Rosen, Karen Thome, and Birgit Meade USDA Economic Research Service staff…
Every Kid In A Park
…with walking sticks and backpack; boy is pointing toward something interesting up in trees. This image was used in the “Children and Nature” Conference at the National Conservation Training Center….
Partnerships Formed for Temperance Flat Research
…a significant step forward. Groups signed a memorandum of understanding to begin the research that is needed for the project. From: Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) A partnership between San…
Draft of Approved Changes to Basin Boundaries
…CA 96001 Civic Center Community Room Wednesday, July 13, 2016 – Clovis Event Time: 2:00PM 808 4th Street, Clovis, CA 93612 Veteran’s Memorial Building, Freedom Room Thursday, July…
EPA Proposes Protection from Selenium
…limits for the Bay and Delta in 1992, yet the latest research on bioaccumulation of selenium indicates that the existing federal criteria of 5 parts per billion are insufficient to…
Air Quality Incentives Available
…available in the program description on the NRCS website or by contacting the local USDA Service Center. NRCS has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America’s private landowners…
Opening Markets for Almond Hulls
There is surplus of almond hulls in California. That inventory gets larger every year with less dairy production in the state to sell to. Research is looking to find new…