…take care of the soil, ensuring agricultural operations are sustainable for many years to come,” NRCS Chief Jason Weller said. For more information on International Year of Soils, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/….
Growing Demand for Niche Meat
Demand for bison as a choice for protein is growing. Growing Demand for Niche Meat At the 2014 National Association of Farm Broadcasters Annual Convention, Dick Gehring with Black Kettle…
NCBA and PLC Accepting Summer Internship Applications
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s and the Public Lands Council‘s government affairs office in Washington, D.C., is accepting applications for the summer 2015 public policy internship. The deadline to submit…
Egg Marketers Await Beginning of New Regulations
…at supermarkets and restaurants that sell eggs, has been less clear. Ronald Fong, president and CEO of the California Grocers Association, said grocery stores are “not overly concerned about having…
State Employees Donate 13 Tons of Turkey, Help Set Record at Sacramento Food Bank
…contact Steve Linkhart, California Association of Food Banks at (510) 350-9916. For our friends and foodies– tweet, Instagram or Facebook – #CAGrown with a pic of California Grown produce and…
USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel
…The project period will not exceed five years. Through the Critical Agricultural Materials program, Iowa State University of Science and Technology received $1 million for the development of new paint,…
CAPCA Announces New CEO/President
The California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) Chair, Jeremy Briscoe, has announced the hiring of Mr. Gary Schulz as their Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Schulz succeeds retiring CEO Terry…
Yamaha’s Safe, Six-Person Vehicle
Moving more people, safely in the field, is a sticking point for Yamaha’s new six-passenger utility vehicle displayed at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasters trade show in Kansas…
Western View: Facts on Arsenic in Rice
In today’s western view, we hear the facts on arsenic in rice including why it’s there, what kind of arsenic it is and more. Western View: Facts on Arsenic in…
Celebrating Our Nation’s Agricultural Abundance this Thanksgiving
…This Thanksgiving, take a moment to thank the farmers and ranchers who make our nation’s agricultural abundance possible. Without them, the safe, abundant and affordable food we’ll put on our…
Thankful For What’s On Our Table
…much the same, but it’s good to know that here in California our bountiful crops and agricultural products make the options pretty inspiring. Whatever is on your family’s table –…
Little Known About Shot Hole Borer
…orchards, and little is still know about the pest. At the 2014 California Association of Pest Control Advisors Annual Convention, attendees listened to what UC Riverside Professor Richard Stouthammer says…
Silicon Valley Needs Farmers Too – Farm to Food Bank Month Spotlight
…to food bank donations to 200 million pounds annually by making a product donation or future donation pledge today – contact Steve Linkhart, California Association of Food Bank at (510)…
USDA Disaster Assistance to Help Thousands of Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
…2014 Farm Bill, provides disaster relief to livestock, honeybee, and farm-raised fish producers not covered by other agricultural disaster assistance programs. Eligible losses may include excessive heat or winds, flooding,…