…Bank of America national executive for food, agriculture and wine Cornelius Gallagher says other than finding value in the waste stream of dairy products, increasing an income for a California…
Vilsack to Travel to Germany and France
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Berlin and Paris next week to discuss areas of mutual interest between the European and American agricultural sectors. In Berlin, Vilsack will…
Take On Future US Meat And Feed Grain Exports To China
China may be changing some of its agricultural policies. What could this mean for U.S. agricultural product sales to China? Take On Future US Meat And Feed Grain Exports To…
Healthier Shopping
…College of Business NMSU researchers gaining national attention for grocery shopping research Writer: Adriana M. Chavez, NMSU Senior Communications Specialist Two New Mexico State University professors are gaining national exposure…
Agri View: PETA Blasts FFA
…programs and activities and be an active participant. Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program. Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter…
Almond Growers to Play Critical Role in Solving Bee Loss Puzzle
…orchards should contact their beekeeper about appropriate hive removal timing. With orchards far beyond petal fall, bees are no longer providing pollination services and will fly farther afield to find…
Produce in the Checkout Aisle
…natural things often require refrigerator or freezer space, which costs money. However, statistics have shown that demand for organic food has been steadily rising over the past decade. These statistics…
NFU to Survey on 2014 Farm Bill Policies
With the 2014 Agricultural Act in full effect and a new Farm Bill debate on the horizon, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is conducting a survey of family farmers and…
Agri View: Standards and Grades Facts
…pulses, and processed commodities. Seed Regulatory and Testing Services USDA regulates the interstate shipment of agricultural and vegetable seeds and offers voluntary seed testing services. Grades and Standards The USDA…
Agreement to Raise California’s Minimum Wage Announced
…for inflation as measured by the national Consumer Price Index. This plan also phases in sick leave for In-Home Supportive Services workers starting in July 2018. Governor Brown signed AB…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, voluntarily applied seven conservation practices to reduce pollutants by 788 tons—an equivalent of 170,000 low emissions vehicles for the NOx reductions alone. “The work we…
National Weed Appreciation Day
…go away. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Weed Appreciation Day From: National Day Calendar National Weed Appreciation Day Did you know that some weeds are actually…
Agri View: Pigweed Research
…leaf amaranths of other regions, it has not been cultivated or further improved by recent agricultural breeding. As a result, the primary economic importance of Palmer amaranth to American farmers…
Balance Key to State Water Management
…the western regional director at the National Marine Fisheries Service and it wasn’t a pleasant conversation,” Nelson said. “She thinks she is doing what is necessary for her agency and…