…1981, to honor the first Director of the California Department of Water Resources. Creator: Unknown, Credit: California Department of Water Resources Copyright: Public Domain Jennifer Pierre, the general manager of…
American Agriculture History Minute: Eugene Funk’s Family Background
Flip Schulke, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold presents an American agriculture history minute focuses on Eugene Funk, grandson of Isaac Funk, who was one of McLean County, Illinois’…
Study: Avocado Daily Can Enhance Health
Kamut Udon Noodles with Kale and Avocado Oil By Jennifer / via Wikimedia Commons A study by the University of California, Los Angeles found that consuming one avocado daily can…
American Agriculture History Minute: Funk Brothers’ Advancement of Corn Seed
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Funk Brothers’ Advancement of Corn Seed Eugene Funk was the grandson of Isaac Funk, one…
Benefits of the Delta Conveyance Project Far Exceed Costs
…that investing in the project is more efficient and economical than allowing our current infrastructure and supplies to decline,” General Manager of the State Water Contractors, Jennifer Pierre said in…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…transition,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “DOE is raising the bar with our partners at USDA—creating jobs, lowering costs and increasing energy independence for farmers and those…
Slight Increase in SWP Allocation, But Still Behind Last Year
…General Manager, Jennifer Pierre points out the significant difference in precipitation levels between Northern and Southern California. The lower part of the state has received a historical amount of rain,…
AgNet Weekly: President Pauses Pending LGN Exports
…letter to President Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. CC’d on the letter was Ali Zaidi, Assistant to the President and National Climate Advisor. Host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Ziadi…
FMI Encourages FDA to Refine Healthy Definition
…is seeking the update when the term is used as a nutrient content claim in labeling. FMI Chief Public Policy Officer Jennifer Hatcher says. “We are concerned the proposal is…
Significant FDA Structural Changes on the Horizon
…streamline decision-making within the Agency,” said Jennifer McEntire, IFPAs chief food safety and regulatory officer. “It’s critical that the new structure eliminates silos and fosters a prevention-oriented culture.” A more…
California’s 30×30 Conservation Plan Moving Forward
…(PCC), California Biodiversity Council, California Biodiversity Network, and the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA). The PCC will be chaired by CNRA Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat Jennifer Norris and…
Four-Legged Pets Trained to Sniff Out Damaging, Invasive Pests
…Handlers Jennifer Taylor (left), with detector dog Boe, and Josh Moose, with detector dog Rudey, take a break from training. They pose for a team shot in a training lot…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Scheduled for March 23 in Modesto
The 2022 Golden State Dairy Management Conference is coming up on Wednesday, March 23. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Jennifer Heguy said they are looking forward to seeing everyone at the…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
…Searle, Idaho National Program Committees Vickie Bryant of Kentucky (Southern Region), Jennifer Cross of Maryland (Northeast Region), Margaret Gladden of Indiana (Midwest Region) and Dotty Jensen of Utah (Western Region)…