…August of this year but is on hold by a federal court, for now. Other major issues in 2016 include the Trans-Pacific Partnership and reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act….
The Western View: Water Projects
…it will fall off the front page, and when that happens, it will no longer be top of mind with our politicians and bureaucrats. It’s possible they will move on…
Almond Board: Healthy Eating with Almonds
…in Nutrition Research found that adding a moderate amount of almonds to the family diet (1.5 ounces/day of whole almonds or almond butter for parents, 0.5 ounces/day for children) significantly…
Snowpack’s Water Content Far Greater than One Year Ago
…Conditions” and “Drought” pages: Water Conditions Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/waterconditions.cfm Drought Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/index.cfm Everyday water conservation tips at Save Our Water: http://www.saveourwater.com Information on the State’s turf and toilet rebate program: http://www.saveourwaterrebates.com/…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change
…a Carbon-Free America that was recently published in National Geographic. Other invited speakers include: Ken Alex, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research; Floyd Vergara, California Air Resources Board; Jenny Lester…
SNAP Hunger
…going hungry. SNAP Hunger From: White House.gov website Long-Term Benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Executive Summary The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the cornerstone of U.S. efforts…
Climate Change and Diet
…to new research from Carnegie Mellon University, following the USDA recommendations to consume more fruits, vegetables, dairy and seafood is more harmful to the environment because those foods have relatively…
Cultivate California Program Debuts with Website and Social Media
…Under the theme “Cultivate California,” the program includes social media messages on Twitter and Instagram, using @CultivateCA, and a website at www.cultivatecalifornia.com. The program description on the Cultivate California website…
Snowpack Totals And California Drought
…expand and augment the existing grant and low-interest loan program nonprofit organizations are currently offering through a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded program. Read more from the drought page at CA.gov…
Bumblebee Intelligence
…is in mating,” said Stephen Wolf, lead author of the new study, in a news release. In this latest study, the researchers tested bees’ ability to associate flower color with…
Andy Grammer Teams with Feeding America
…visit Andy’s Set the Table page: help.feedingamerica.org/goto/andygrammer For more information on Andy Grammer please visit: www.andygrammer.com www.facebook.com/andygrammer www.twitter.com/andygrammer www.instagram.com/andygrammer www.youtube.com/andygrammer Image: Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer attends Feeding America Hosts Bi-Coastal Celebrity…
Agri View: Smart Phones
…(application) for everything these days—perhaps because mobile phone use is becoming increasingly global. USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) soil scientist Jeff Herrick and colleagues have jumped on that trend in…
Almond Board: AIM Initiatives
…industry. From the Almond Board Website. When asked about the new program, Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott said, “We are taking a pledge to accelerate change. This journey…
Land O’Lakes – GENYOUth Team Up
…schools and communities. Through GENYOUth’s flagship program Fuel Up to Play 60, the largest in-school health and wellness program in the country, Land O’Lakes will help students learn about where…
