…recruit to my cause, or drum up donations (which is exactly what Ms. Rohr is aiming to do in this article), I’ll proudly stand by the National FFA Organization and…
The Western View: Fake Science
…all of the corn, cotton and soybeans grown in the US is from GMO seed, and it has cut the amount of pesticides used by 90 per cent in corn,…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…for seafood are more prevalent in Europe than the U.S., here are the main ones to watch for: Eco-Labels for Wild Fish Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). With its blue fish…
NFU to Survey on 2014 Farm Bill Policies
With the 2014 Agricultural Act in full effect and a new Farm Bill debate on the horizon, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is conducting a survey of family farmers and…
Agri View: Standards and Grades Facts
…standards and grades provide a means for measuring levels of quality and value for agricultural commodities. These standards provide a basis for domestic and international trade and promote efficiency in…
Agreement to Raise California’s Minimum Wage Announced
…of America executive director Doug Moore; Teamsters Union International vice president Rome Aloise; and United Healthcare Workers West executive board member Georgette Bradford. “California is proving once again that it…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…reductions achieved through conservation helps improve air quality, public health and welfare, and progress towards achieving “attainment” of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act….
National Weed Appreciation Day
…go away. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Weed Appreciation Day From: National Day Calendar National Weed Appreciation Day Did you know that some weeds are actually…
Agri View: Pigweed Research
…is considered a threat most specifically to the production of genetically modified cotton and soybean crops in the southern United States because in many places, the plant has developed resistance…
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…
Agri View: New Cash Crop
…hemp was a crop that touched a great many industries. An acre of hemp, for example, can provide as much fiber as two or three acres of cotton, according to…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
…visit http://www.poet.com. About NCGA Founded in 1957, the National Corn Growers Association represents more than 40,000 dues-paying corn farmers nationwide and the interests of more than 300,000 growers who contribute…
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…
2016 Central Coast Wine Competition Taking Entries
…Mid-State Fair, Contra Costa County Fair, Grand National Livestock Exposition, Horse Show and Rodeo, Monterey County Fair, San Benito County Fair, Santa Barbara County Fair and the Ventura County Fair….