…a more diffuse origin, and cannot be considered to have originated in a particular place, but are associated with a whole region, such as queso blanco in Latin America. Cheese…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Fresno County
…east by S Chestnut Avenue. The quarantine map for Fresno is available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp-maps. Please check this link for future quarantine expansions in this county, should they occur. Quarantines…
Agri View: Organic Food Scammers
…what the US Department of Agriculture says: “Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental…
National Peanut Butter Day
Celebrating a classic American food and lunchtime staple. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This Sunday, January 24th, is National Peanut Butter Day. And there’s a pretty good…
2015 Warmest Year By Far
…weekly report using data and products from the National Water and Climate Center and other agencies. The report focuses on seasonal snowpack, precipitation, temperature, and drought conditions in the U.S….
Agri View: Vegetables-A Small Choice
…healthy eating style and build it throughout your lifetime. Everything you eat and drink matters. The right mix can help you be healthier now and in the future. This means:…
FFA Jackets Awarded to Students by County Farm Bureau
…Whitney FFA Rhiannon Conrad, Mt. Whitney FFA Valerie Diaz, Mt. Whitney FFA Anne Dykstra, El Diamante FFA Edlin Gonzalez, Woodlake FFA Trinity Hernandez, Woodlake FFA Tessa Johnson,Mt. Whitney FFA Cesar…
USDA Investments Make Big Impact for Rural America in 2015
…this has helped to strengthen local economies for the farmers, families and businesses who call rural America home, and for all Americans who rely on the food, fuel and goods…
Agri View: Pork Exports Up
…Export Federation. “Some of the comments noted that this was a surprisingly good combination of new and old — American pork used in Japanese dishes,” said Satoshi Kato, USMEF-Japan marketing…
World Dairy Expo 2016 Dairy Cattle Associate Judges Selected
…2,000 head of cattle during the 50th anniversary show. This year’s diverse group of associate judges has experience judging national and international shows around the world, and Expo is excited…
American Farm Bureau Expresses Support for Senate Child Nutrition Legislation Goals
…Farm Bureau is pleased that the proposed legislation includes provisions to boost milk and dairy product consumption through the National School Lunch Program. “The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends three…
President Vetoes Resolution of Disapproval of WOTUS
After bi-partisan passage in both chambers of Congress, President Obama vetoed Senate Joint Resolution 22, disapproval of the EPA’s “waters of the United States” rule. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President…
Agri View: Agriculture Productivity
…ERS projected future productivity growth with alternative public R&D investment scenarios. This analysis found that declines in public R&D have a more pronounced effects in the longrun than in the…
NCGA Priority and Policy Conference Yields Insight into Top Issues
The National Corn Growers Association’s annual Priority and Policy Conference, held last week in St. Louis, brought together a wide array of stakeholders for discussions on the direction of the…