If you are searching for nutritional value of foods you eat, potato skins are full of it. Cathy Isom tells us the truth about potato skins and why you should…
Water Works: Distressing News for San Joaquin River Water Users
…the exact number,” said Environmental Attorney with California Farm Bureau Federation Chris Scheuring. The plan comes at an inopportune time for growers already struggling with other water regulations. “At the…
EPA 2019 RFS Proposal Missing Opportunity to Set Things Right
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) implored the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) rulemaking process to fix the extensive damage done to the Renewable…
A Little Fruit Packing a Healthy Punch
…Healthy Punch Both dark and sweet cherries offer a large amount of sweet flavor, antioxidants and are a good source of fiber. They’re also a healthier choice of sugar than…
FDA To Crackdown on Non-dairy Products Labeling
…by Politico, Gottlieb told the Politico Pro Summit the agency will soon issue a guidance document outlining changes to its so-called standards of identity policies for marketing milk, a perceived…
Agri View: College Careers in Agriculture
…than it used to be. So is agriculture economics. In fact, more students are finding a respectful, and well paying career, in plant pathology, plant protection, best management, plant protection,…
Ranch Easement Allows Family Land to Remain Free of Development Pressures
…on the ranch, Jim worked closely with NRCS through participating in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to further those efforts. “Under EQIP, we primarily help Jim with infrastructure, rangeland…
WHIP Signup Officially Open
…list of counties that received qualifying hurricane declarations and designations is available at www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/wildfires-and-hurricanes-indemnity-program/index. Eligibility is determined by Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. Agricultural production losses due to conditions…
Celebrating National Corn Fritters Day
Barranquilla maize buñuelos (sweet corn fritters) Cathy Isom is celebrating another food item and lets us know why many will be indulging a savory southern-style treat today. That’s coming up…
NCBA Comments on “Fake Meat” Oversight”
…NCBA does applaud the questions the FDA has asked regarding risks, hazards, and manufacturing methods of lab-grown meat products. “However, the appropriate agency to ask the questions under discussion today…
Arizona FB President Wants Congress to Save Ranches and Federal Lands
…helps cattle to not overgraze the areas they live in, which is good for the environment. Smallhouse did say that environmental review of projects that help both the environment and…
Agri View: The Versatile Potato
…Idaho potatoes. The red potatoes was first grown in Alabama. It was never called the Alabama potato. They look alike and taste alike. Yams and the sweet potato are two…
California Avocado Season Is Strong Despite Fires and Hot Temperatures
…there, but the main thing is growers deal with environmental factors like this every year it seems and they’re very mindful of it,” Melban noted. “They had the irrigation going…
Valley Ventures Accelerator Fueling Innovation; Accepting Fall Applications
…value, environmental impact, fundability, leadership, potential return, personnel skills and scalability. In its first year, the program has helped 25 companies achieve $10 million in sales and attract $9 million…
