…Sphere of Influence, is extremely timely. Our influence in the lives of consumers throughout our state, nation and world are indisputable, both through the safe and affordable food products they…
Agri View: Cattle Rustling
…stealing their calves. People are stealing the calves for food. Everett Griner talks about the authorities ramping up their efforts to catch the thieves in today’s Agri View. Cattle Rustling…
FSMA Seminar to Help Growers with Regulations
An event coming up this month will help growers understand the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Sabrina Hill reports. FSMA Seminar The Valley Food Safety Committee is hosting an…
Heifer Gift
…food and income. Heifer is currently working in more than 30 countries, including the U-S, to help families and communities become more self-reliant. Food Network chef and avid supporter Alton…
Calif. to Host Informational Sessions on the Food Safety Modernization Act in January
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will host informational sessions on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rules for Produce Safety and…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Next Week
…Rootstock Evaluations and Breeding • Irrigation and Water Management • Water and Air Quality • Pollination and Honey Bee Health • Life Cycle Assessment • Almond Quality and Food Safety…
USDA Begins 49th Enrollment Period for the Conservation Reserve Program
…cost-share assistance. At times when commodity prices are low, enrolling sensitive lands in CRP can be especially attractive to farmers and ranchers, as it softens the economic hardship for landowners…
The Western View: Pecan Federal Marketing Order
…They formed the American Pecan Board in 2013 and began working diligently to create the marketing order. The order will market and promote pecans to increase demand and prices. Equally…
Climate Change Report – USDA
…change is likely to cause disruptions in food production and a decrease in food safety, which in turn leads to local availability limitations and increases in food prices, with these…
Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris
…Security, and the U.S. Food System, where he unveiled a new report identifying the effects of climate change on global food security through 2100. The report represents a consensus of…
‘Food Science Fun’ Connects Students to Science
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched a new resource on its My American Farm educational site aimed at connecting students to the science of food and food…
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard
…cleaner air. And we’re building our economy by exporting U.S. biofuels to other nations, stabilizing farm prices with expanded production, and creating good jobs in small towns and rural communities….
Understanding Antibiotics in Agriculture
…website: As a registered dietitian nutritionist at Alltech, Nikki Putnam delivers human nutrition communications to consumers and the agriculture and food industries, with a particular focus on addressing dietary inadequacies…
Farm to Food Bank Month
…to Food Bank programs come in. Sue Sigler is the Executive Director of the California Association of Food Banks, which runs the nation’s leading Farm to Food Bank program, that…