…modified foods began in 1994, when Calgene first marketed its unsuccessful Flavr Savr delayed-ripening tomato. Most food modifications have primarily focused on cash crops in high demand by farmers such…
Agri View: Inventions and Agriculture
…Later improvements resulted in machines that extracted virtually all the grain from the straw and thoroughly cleaned it. 4. Steam Engine: Until the end of the 18th century, American farmers…
Almond Groundwater Recharge Video
…project over the next two years. The Almond Board will identify farmers who are already using or are interested in trying recharge and enrolling them in a Sustainable Conservation program….
Collaborative Projects Aim to Aid Salmon
…“Collaboration is much more effective than coercion for farmers and ranchers. On the Sacramento River, we’re seeing farmers working with water managers, agencies and conservation groups to solve problems and…
The Western View: Easter Pet Hazards
It’s Easter weekend, and lots of family time is on the agenda, even for the most dedicated farmers. As with any holiday, it’s time to think about making sure your…
Purple Produce
…blueberries and cabbage, a cornucopia of purple-hued produce is now available at farmers markets, grocery stores and restaurants. Eggplant Salad 1 large eggplant, split lengthwise 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…see fit to grow their industries. Because this is the farmers’ money, it’s only logical that we as farmers ought to be able to use it to expand whatever markets…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…quality and related challenges in an agricultural context. Funding for this program will be used to develop management practices, technologies, and tools for farmers, ranchers, forest owners and managers, public…
Parmesan Cheese Taste
…with the identification number of the dairy, the production month and year, a code identifying the individual wheel and stamps regarding the length of aging. American generic Parmesan cheese A…
Agri View: Corn Facts
…between 1700 and 1240 B.C. Since then, America has become the world’s largest producer, supplying almost half of all the corn on Earth. This year alone, American farmers planted 92.3…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…two neighboring countries share common climate and agriculture related concerns, and the measures announced today in Havana will mutually benefit the Cuban people and U.S. farmers and ranchers. While in…
Confusing Chicken Labels
…average person doesn’t have first-hand knowledge of what life on a farm is like – for either farmers or the animals they care for. Because of this, many of the…
Virtual Tour Shows Students Smart Farms
…agriculture including: how technology has transformed the industry, challenges farmers face such as weather and growing conditions, common stereotypes around farmers and ranchers, and market supply and demand. The curriculum…
Milk Pricing Complexity Leads Dairy Conference
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Milk pricing lead the topics at a recent California dairy conference and experts said that nobody really knows what the future holds. Milk Price Complexity Cornelius…