…University are exploring ways to encourage shoppers to use more of their food budgets for fresh fruits and vegetables, and are working with the NMSU Cooperative Extension Service, the U.S….
Agri View: PETA Blasts FFA
…arise. FFA also fostered a spirit of fellowship, community service and giving back to others, which I’m extremely grateful for. And finally, FFA helped me gain more knowledge in the…
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Still Below Average
…just about as good as they’re going to get this year when the Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted its media-oriented snow survey at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada…
Produce in the Checkout Aisle
…selling them. For example, while natural foods age and have a limited shelf life, unnatural, highly processed foods can remain and appear the same for months or even years. Moreover,…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…knowing what questions to ask is key. And remember, an informed consumer requesting eco-friendly fish sends a powerful conservation message. Educating Yourself on Sustainable Fishing Practices There is no universal…
DWR Reaches Agreement Related to California WaterFix
DWR Reaches Agreement with Contra Costa Water District to Address Concerns Related to California WaterFix The California Department of Water Resources announced today an agreement with the Contra Costa Water…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
…and other private landowners who demonstrate outstanding stewardship and management of natural resources. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the Leopold Conservation Award inspires other landowners by example…
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…
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…
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…
California Republicans Call on White House to Act on Drought
…On behalf of our constituents and the residents of California, we write to request that you direct the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service…
Toolkit to Assess Economic Impact of Local Foods
New Report from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service Helps Communities Measure the Economic Benefits of Local Food Investments With Real-World Examples and Measurement Tactics Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled a…
What is GMO Food?
…microorganisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination. The technology is often called “modern biotechnology”…
Agri View: Inventions and Agriculture
…and mules were pressed into service. Stationary steam engines were used early on to run cotton gins and mills. The additional power required by improved threshing machines led to the…