…against the legislation, noting that any non-authorized modifications to the software increase the risk that the machinery won’t work as designed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Study: 82% of U.S. Households Buy Organic Regularly
A recent study by the Organic Trade Association finds that 82 percent of U.S. households in the lower 48 states buy organic products regularly. The Association says those findings build…
Ag Groups Divided on Health Care Reform
…sold less than $50,000 in agricultural products and 57 percent had sales less than $10,000,” Johnson noted. “Young farm families that don’t receive additional income or health benefits from off-farm…
Funding to Support Research on Sustainable Water Use
…two specific grant types: Coordinated Agricultural Projects (CAPs) and Strengthening (Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement or FASE) CAPs. Letters of intent are due May 17. The deadline for applications is…
Yara West Sacramento is Newest Addition
…us.” “The transformation while with Yara has been just breathtaking,” says Ron Garcia, Regional Facilities Manager of Yara’s Western Region. “Yara’s investment in the site and in its employees speaks…
Fresno State Signs Ag Academic Pact with Brazilian University
…Joseph I. Castro and Dr. Sandra Witte, dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State, signed the agreement on campus March 1 with three University…
House Passes Agro-terrorism Bill
…Young’s legislation has been voted out of committee and is waiting for a vote to be scheduled in the full Senate. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Amid Brazil Scandal, Groups Urging Reconsideration of COOL
…vegetables, nuts and fruits sold at retail must contain a label informing consumers about the country where the product was sourced. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Senate Ag Committee Talks with Perdue
…inauguration. The Committee will hold a separate business meeting to vote on the nomination and has yet to schedule the meeting. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Daily Access to Local Foods for School Meals: Key Drivers
…local agricultural producers. What Did the Study Find? This study is the first to focus on the prevalence of districts serving local food daily and the characteristics of those that…
The Western View: The Blossom Trail
Suddenly, its spring! Even with these sudden March rains we have bright blue skies and wild floral displays, and the Fresno County Blossom Trail is open again. Western View It’s…
Almond Board: Leaffooted Bug On The Move
The Almond Board of California said overwintering aggregations of leaffooted bug being monitored have started to break up and are moving into nearby orchards. Director of Agricultural Affairs Bob Curtis…
USDA Funding to Provide Fellowships for Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates
…State University project provides summer exposure of the agricultural sciences to undergraduate students from non-research oriented campuses. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative…
Meat Groups Want Disease Protection in Farm Bill
…testimony on Tuesday at a hearing before the House Agriculture Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Pork Producers Council both testified in favor…