…River on March 24th, with the potential for future reductions. This is unacceptable. … “We more urgently need specific leadership from our Chief Executive. That specific leadership is simple: a…
2016 Central Coast Wine Competition Taking Entries
…Mid-State Fair, Contra Costa County Fair, Grand National Livestock Exposition, Horse Show and Rodeo, Monterey County Fair, San Benito County Fair, Santa Barbara County Fair and the Ventura County Fair….
Toolkit to Assess Economic Impact of Local Foods
…Festival and Conference in Chicago. “Strong local and regional food systems are helping to revitalize rural and urban communities across the country, and more than 160,000 farmers and ranchers nationwide…
What is GMO Food?
…foods currently available on the international market have passed safety assessments and are not likely to present risks for human health. In addition, no effects on human health have been…
Agri View: Inventions and Agriculture
…Later improvements resulted in machines that extracted virtually all the grain from the straw and thoroughly cleaned it. 4. Steam Engine: Until the end of the 18th century, American farmers…
Almond Groundwater Recharge Video
…project over the next two years. The Almond Board will identify farmers who are already using or are interested in trying recharge and enrolling them in a Sustainable Conservation program….
Collaborative Projects Aim to Aid Salmon
…“Collaboration is much more effective than coercion for farmers and ranchers. On the Sacramento River, we’re seeing farmers working with water managers, agencies and conservation groups to solve problems and…
The Western View: Easter Pet Hazards
It’s Easter weekend, and lots of family time is on the agenda, even for the most dedicated farmers. As with any holiday, it’s time to think about making sure your…
Beef Association Names New Leader
Kendal Frazier is New NCBA Chief Executive Officer From: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Kendal Frazier The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has named Kendal Frazier its new chief executive officer. NCBA…
Purple Produce
…according to a 2011 study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, which examined dietary intakes of 15,000 children and adults. Studies show that anthocyanin-rich purple fruits and vegetables…
Agri View: Apple Orchards
…Apples in America Only sour crab apple trees were native to America, until European settlers arrived and brought with them their English customs and favorite fruits. Native Americans appropriated what…
EPA: $3.3 Million in Funding for Water Reuse and Conservation Research
…potential solutions in the United States, and to catalyze ideas and actions to help build a sustainable and secure water future through innovative science and technology. The following institutions received…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…America’s farmers and ranchers in this matter.” Statement by Joel G. Newman, President & CEO, American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) “AFIA is pleased with Secretary Vilsack’s announcement today that USDA…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…National Drought Resilience Partnership (NDRP) was formalized by the Presidential Memorandum: Building National Capabilities for Long-Term Drought Resilience announced by the White House yesterday. NDRP builds upon the National Integrated…