Everett Griner talks about blacksmithing, a profession of the past, in today’s Agri View. Blacksmithing From: Growing Seasons Blacksmithing in Rural America The town blacksmith shop was a busy location…
Beet Curly Top Virus Report
…species. After those areas had been treated, the Program was notified that permission for treatment should not have been granted and in the future, the area will not be allowed…
PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Markets Opening for Summer
…Director Carol Arnold. “We’re thrilled to connect families to friendly farmers who can answer questions and talk about their products and heritage. Going to the farmers’ markets can be a…
Farming from the Heart- FFA State Convention
…from Paso Robles FFA, is a freshman in high school, Gillian Umphenour from Atascadero FFA is a junior in high school, and Erica Bowles from the Nipomo FFA chapter is…
Adapting to a Changing Climate
…plan called for our nation’s food and forestry producers to embrace innovation and conservation like never before. For over 150 years, American farmers, ranchers and forest landowners have adapted in…
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund
…into small food and agriculture businesses across rural America. The fund, known as the Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund, will be the fourth Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC) that USDA…
Research into Sustainable Crop and Livestock Production Methods
…available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Established by the 2008 Farm Bill and re-authorized in the 2014…
CA Farm Products to Food Banks
…in 2015 from farmers, ranchers, packers and shippers dedicated to helping their communities. One in six adults and one in four children in California suffer from food insecurity. More than…
New Cost Studies for Growing Almonds
…years. The study for organic almonds takes into consideration growing conditions in the northern San Joaquin Valley and complying with the National Organic Program. This study is based on an…
USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’
…for equipment, working capital or other expenses. Food and Nutrition Service assistance to help urban farmers become authorized to accept SNAP, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefit cards….
Farmers Check Impact of Spring Storms
Rain, wind and hail that hit parts of California during the past week have caused farmers some concern, as they evaluate the potential impact to a number of crops in…
Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…food, fiber, and fuel demands of a growing global population. AFRI programs help develop new technologies and a workforce that will advance America’s national security, energy self-sufficiency, and public health….
Home-Made Fertilizer
…now finds that his focus is set on changing the way we all think of our food – be it from our kitchen gardens, farmers markets or the local supermarket….
Agri View: Cattle Ranching
Everett Griner talks about cattle ranching in the U. S. is big business in today’s Agri View. Cattle Ranching In this video titled Cattle Ranching from Americas Heartland, Reporter Sarah…