The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $50,000 for 11 projects that will provide hands-on technical assistance to prospective State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) applicants….
Wheat Genome Sequence Released
…Plant Genome Research Program, the Kansas Wheat Commission; the German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food, the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture; INRA, University Blaise Pascal; Illumina, Inc.;…
Agri View: Dairy Farming Changes
…emphasized the safety of their product because of cleanliness, pasteurization, and tuberculin testing. South Jersey Milk Company, which distributed the products of Shoemaker Dairy Company and Abbotts Dairies, Inc., stressed…
DIY Potting Mix
…with the overall movement towards cultivating some of our own food, container gardening — growing fruit and veg in pots and planters — is on the rise. This methodology, of…
New ‘Homegrown’ Blog
…the perspective of producers. The gap between urban and rural Americans is growing, and many Americans may not understand how the food on their table gets from the farm to…
Agri View: Summit for Young Farmers
…National Youth Summit on Agri-Science high school students develop the skills and knowledge needed for the challenges facing agriculture, food security and sustainability. National 4-H Council and National 4-H Conference…
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution Urging Congress to Pass Federal Biotech Labeling Standard With Vermont’s biotechnology food labeling law about to take effect in July, the National Milk Producers Federation urged…
Sec. Vilsack Announces $16.8 Million in Grants
…increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email…
Building a Medicinal Garden
…up on This Land of Ours. Building a Medicinal Garden 9 Herbs and Spices to Start a Medicinal Garden at Home by Jonathon Engels With the revitalization of home food…
Agri View: New Way to Save on Food
…Eat and Save on Healthy Food at the Dollar Store Whether we like it or not, food prices are going up. For some, it might not seem like a big…
Protecting California Citrus With Natural Enemies
by Teresa O’Connor, Assistant Editor of UC Food Observer Citrus has a long and proud history in California. In 1895, the fruits helped make Riverside “the wealthiest city per capita…
Cuba Wants Credit to Increase Food Production
Cuba’s agriculture minister says the country wants to increase food production to cut food imports in half, but needs funds to make that goal happen. Cuba currently imports $2 billion…
GMO Labeling Laws And Impacts On Seed
Food will not be the only item impacted if laws requiring labeling of genetically modified foods go into effect. Rod Bain reports. GMO Labeling Laws And Impacts On Seed…
Bats and Agriculture
…source of food, and removal of guano is likely to be disruptive to bats themselves, if they are present. Frequently Asked Questions from Bats Birds Yard.com About Bats Bats in…