…foods we eat. Chemists Craig Byrdwell (foreground) and James Harnly, with the Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, review data from one of the liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry machines used in a…
Almond Update: NOW Mating Disruption a Viable Option
…the end. Listen to Haviland’s interview. From the UC IPM Guidelines Website: Mating disruption is a relatively new technique for managing navel orangeworm in almonds. As a supplemental management tool,…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
Agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to renew their Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contract. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps private landowners build…
CFBF: Requiring Workers Return to Home Country Not an Option
…real value to our society.” The California Farm Bureau believes requiring workers to “touchback” with their home country will keep workers from using the program. That issue, combined with the…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
…programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which…
Injunction Prohibits Component of Pest Prevention and Management Program
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge has issued an injunction suspending a major component of the Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program that is administered by the California Department of…
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
…Texas cotton ginner and producer said this program will provide direct marketing assistance to producers, and help alleviate a portion of the economic conditions producers are struggling with. This program,…
Celebrating National Nutrition Month
…Ours. Every year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics designates March as National Nutrition Month®. It’s a way to inform and educate the public on the importance of making informed…
Charring Experience Helps Conservation Planner Assist Others
…on Nov. 16. Loganbill was singled out for his broad-ranging and sensitive use of skillful conservation planning on diverse land types across eight counties and especially for his forestry assistance…
2018 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow Named
…pigs using the pork industry’s We CareSM ethical principles. The winners will speak at Pork Checkoff events and provide content on #RealPigFarming, which is the pork industry’s social media program….
Ag Committee Members Press USDA on Payments to Deceased Farmers
Senate Ag Committee members Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan raised concerns with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency about farm program payments to deceased farmers. The Senators…
California Young Farmers and Ranchers Win Big at National Conference
…California also won several awards as part of the Harvest for All campaign, YF&R program designed to provide food to those in need across the U.S. In 2016, YF&R programs…
No Drastic SNAP Changes Expected in Senate Farm Bill
Politico says the Senate is not expected to make any drastic changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as it works to reauthorize the farm bill. Those comments came…
Still Time to be Counted in the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…policy, disaster relief, insurance or loan programs, infrastructure improvements, or agribusiness setup. There is accuracy and strength in numbers, which is why NASS is committed to giving producers every opportunity…