This is an Irish-American invention, that is why we celebrate National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day on March 17. Cathy Isom has the real story behind a traditional St. Patrick’s…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…this spring with eco-friendly crops like alfalfa and clover to develop healthier habitats for increasing the national bee population. Farmers and ranchers only had until March 21st, 2014 to sign…
NCGA Disappointed with Senate Vote
NCGA Disappointed with Senate Vote on Roberts Compromise Food Labeling Legislation National Corn Growers Association President Chip Bowling issued the following statement today in response to the Senate’s failure to…
Filing USDA Agency Appeal an Easy Process
Some farmers and ranchers aren’t aware that there’s a way to appeal a negative decision from many USDA agencies. Filing Appeal an Easy Process The National Appeals Division (NAD) of…
National Artichoke Hearts Day
Today is National Artichoke Hearts Day! Celebrating one of the oldest foods known to man. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Artichoke Hearts Day From: National Day…
Fresno’s National Ag Week and Nutrition Month
Today, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors proclaimed March 14-18, 2016, to be National Agriculture Week, and the month of March 2016 to be Nutrition Month in Fresno County. National…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
…California’s water supply. Cisco Systems received the Supply Chain Leadership Award for engaging all suppliers to have strong sustainability programs. The Government Authorities (comprising the Western Riverside Council of Governments,…
Farm to School Programs Invest in Local Economies
Farm to School Programs Invest Nearly $800 Million in Local Economies Survey Results Show Major Increase in Local Food Purchasing on the Local, State, and National Levels Schools across the…
Thank a Farmer Today
Don’t Forget to Thank a Farmer on National Agriculture Day Tuesday, March 15 is National Agriculture Day. In recognition of this day, the Renewable Fuels Association would like to thank…
Today is National Ag Day
Today is National Ag Day – a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by American agriculture. A day to understand why we celebrate agriculture. That’s story ahead on…
Ag Students Win State Farm Bureau Discussion Titles
…positive group discussion and is hosted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Senior agricultural business student Jacob Vazquez (Cottonwood) was also one of four individual finalists. Fresno State’s team also…
Students Helping with National Ag Day
National Ag Day recognizes and celebrates the abundance provided by American agriculture. Every spring, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and others across the country join together in recognition—and…
National Ag Day
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) will host National Agriculture Day on March 15, 2016. This will mark the 43rd anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated in classrooms…
Warm, Dry February Stalls Snowpack Gains
…operators, water managers and federal partners at the regional and national levels. State level information is available for the twelve states monitored on the NRCS State Water Supply Outlook webpage….