…each day,” said NACD President Lee McDaniel. In addition, the letters express NACD’s support for funding the Watershed Rehabilitation Program at $100 million and funding the Watershed Operation account at…
Monsanto Searches for Next “Farm Mom of the Year”
…and beyond to care for and protect their farms, families, communities and the agriculture industry they love. Monsanto Company once again wants to recognize these inspiring women, and today announced…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…change impacts. One essential approach is embracing and implementing the concept of climate smart agriculture. Practicing climate smart agriculture means following three principles: developing agricultural systems that are resilient to…
Tulare County FB Offers Scholarships
…received in the office by 5pm on March 1. The Tulare County Farm Bureau Education and Scholarship fund annually awards scholarships in a variety of categories. Some are directed to…
Agri View: Women and Modern Agriculture
Everett Griner talks about the role of women in today’s agriculture in today’s Agri View. Women and Modern Agriculture From: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Men and…
Green Industry Advances Are Focus of March 9 Conference; Awards Ceremony
…in Clovis, CA. The event’s theme is “Celebrating Agriculture, Water and Energy.” Industry leaders will participate in workshops and panel discussions with a keynote address given by Jim Kor, owner…
Industry Gets White Rot Update
…Onion Research Advisory Board says they continue to provide funding for research to fight against the industry’s major threat. White rot disease continues to be an issue and management options…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…and sustainable through four major initiatives. Almond Update – AIM Initiatives Chairman of the Board, Mike Mason explains the goal of AIM. He says there will be additional funding for…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
…into compliance under new federal laws. The costs for government agencies to verify that these farms are complying with the new rules are currently unknown. But expense will far exceed…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
USDA, partners to invest $720 million in conservation projects across country, including California The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners across the nation together will direct up to $720…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…and quantity, improve habitat for federally listed species, reduce the threat of and intensity of wildfire, improve forest health, and provide environmental education. In its first two years, the AOWR…
2016 Commodity Classic Teams with New Orleans Charities
…to demonstrate their well-known generosity. Second Harvest is working to end hunger in South Louisiana by providing food access, advocacy, education and disaster response. Second Harvest provides 24 million meals…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has allocated $58.25 million from Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill….
Fresno State President, Faculty and Students Participate in World Ag Expo
…in the Hilvers Building. Ag Ambassadors advisers Desi Molyneux, a University Outreach Services counselor, and Dr. Steven Rocca, associate professor of agricultural education, will staff the booth to share tips…