…and vegetables. Were the experts wrong? “We’d all like to believe that a healthy diet can help prevent cancer,” says Alice Lichtenstein, D.Sc., a nutrition expert at the USDA Nutrition…
DWR Draft Regulations for Managing Groundwater Basins Sustainably
…alternatives to such plans, as well as coordination agreements between local agencies in high- and medium-priority groundwater basins by June 1, 2016. Technical and financial assistance will be available to…
Agri View: Drugs, Unsolvable Problem
…2008, the United States government initiated another program, known as The Merida Initiative, to help combat drug trafficking in Mexico. This program increased US security assistance to $1.4bn over several…
Green Industry Advances Are Focus of March 9 Conference; Awards Ceremony
…Alpine Bank; Ashevillage; Beneficial State Bank; Betta Group Inc.; California Green Business Program; Castoro Cellars; Channel Island Outfitters; Cox Recovery Services; Earth Island Institute; Fedele Bauccio; Fetzer Vineyards; Isla Vista…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…the initiatives, and he points out the Almond Board has a long history of investing in the industry. From the Almond Board Website. When asked about the new program, Almond…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
…what is currently appropriated by Congress. Not surprisingly, the FDA is turning to state departments of food and agriculture for assistance in getting this difficult job done. Obviously the states…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…$4.22 (for certified organic production). A Contract Price Addendum fact sheet is available online at http://go.usa.gov/cyFGR. Since 2009, USDA has strengthened programs that support organic producers as they grow, thrive…
Miss America and Child Nutrition
Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell Miss America 2016 is promoting childhood nutrition while staying tied to her agriculture roots in Georgia. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Miss…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…round of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) created by the 2014 Farm Bill. California is receiving more than $30 million of the funding, including $8 million for conservation projects…
US Chamber of Commerce Joins USDA in Push to Enlist Veterans in Agriculture
…the Transition Assistance Program, or TAP, USDA provides information on a wide variety of loans, grants, training and technical assistance available for veterans who are passionate about a career in…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…programs and partnerships to decrease the threat of wildfire, restore forest habitat and increase economic and other opportunities for the families and businesses that make their homes near woodlands.” Bonnie…
Agri View: Weather Damage
…is working with the Texas Governor’s Office, the Texas Department of Agriculture and other state and federal agencies to determine whether affected dairy farmers will receive financial assistance, according to…
Ethanol Committee Visits California’s Low Carbon Economy
…recognize the true benefits of corn ethanol under California’s LCFS Program.” The committee also met with Tom Koehler of Pacific Ethanol and Rob Elam, CEO of Propel Fuels, to discuss…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…grapes, hops, berries, citrus, roses and sweet potatoes free of targeted plant pathogens and pests. The Farm Bill provided $62.5 million for these programs in fiscal year 2016, though funding…