…the most crop per drop of water. This builds on the 33% reduction in water used to grow each pound of almonds achieved by our industry over the last 20…
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
…FDA-2014-N-1207on each page of your written comments. Division of Dockets Management HFA-305 Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 For more information: Federal Register Notice…
Agri View: Apples
Everett Griner talks about picking your favorite apples in today’s Agri View. Apples, A Wide Choice From Eating Well.com/apple buyers guide Sweet, tangy, juicy and flavorful, the apple is nature’s…
The Western View: Big Data
…be established. There’s a lot to think about here. For more information go to fb.org and take a look at the Farm Bureau Big Data Resources page. I’m Len Wilcox…
Goat Meat for the Holidays
…on the grill, lightly char the marinade and sear the outside of the meat. Transfer the roast to a baking sheet with a wire rack and place in the oven….
Agri View: Population Growth and Farm Production
…and made food more affordable to a growing world population. However, prospects for future growth in agricultural productivity are uncertain, particularly in light of climate change. If agricultural productivity growth…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for Fertilizer Research Program
…and research on reducing nitrous oxide emissions associated with the use of nitrogen fertilizers. Applicants are invited to submit two-page concept proposals to FREP by Friday, January 29, 2016. Concepts…
Chairman Conaway Statement on Agreement Reached at 10th WTO Ministerial Conference
…to which there appears to be no end in sight. “I will continue to shine a bright light on the harmful, and in some cases illegal, trading practices of China,…
Single Stink Bug Could Ruin Crush
…extended with two points, and there are no white bands on the antennae, although there are tiny light-colored striations where the antennae segments join. The consperse stink bug, Euschistus conspersus,…
Almond Board: Pollination Plan
…of the things growers should discuss with their beekeeper. Almond Update – Pollination Plan Get more from the Almond Board on bee health on its website. From Almonds.com The blossoms…
Farm Bureau Re-Elects President, Elects New Vice President
…first vice president in 2005 and president in 2009. Wenger grows walnuts and almonds. “I’m proud of the fact that Farm Bureau today is a respected agricultural organization because of…
Almond Industry Effort for Innovation and Sustainability
…research, and we’re doubling down on this important work.” About California Almonds Almonds from California are a natural, wholesome and quality food. The Almond Board of California promotes almonds through…
CFBF Annual Meeting Underway
…Annual Meeting, we will recommit our efforts to rally all California’s farmers and ranchers to step to the plate for agricultural advocacy.” Photo from the California Farm Bureau’s Facebook page….
‘Food Science Fun’ Connects Students to Science
…on Activities page on My American Farm. The My American Farm educational resource is a special project of the Foundation. The site and resources are made possible through the generous…