…Match Full Interview with Martin Bourque More from The Ecology Center: The healthy food incentive program Market Match is increasing access to fresh produce among Californians who are struggling to…
2017 Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
…to agriculture or food, and 3) have a for-profit business. Agriculture and food businesses include but are not limited to the following: farms and ranches, agricultural technology, value-added food processing,…
Western View: Use a Plow, Go to Jail?
…have no idea how to back up this outrageous legislation, but somebody needs to stop its implementation or we’ll all be getting our food from China. I’m Len Wilcox and…
Almond Growers Now Have Irrigation Calculator
…that are economically viable and are based upon scientific research, common sense and a respect for the environment, neighbors and employees. The result is a plentiful, nutritious, safe food supply….
Cage Free Egg
…major North American food companies to purchase only cage-free eggs, some within four short years. However, whether American egg producers will be able to meet the timelines of the food…
Agri View: GMO Legislation
…and Accurate Food Labeling Act, only to see the Senate (mostly Democrats) voting to defeat a similar bill by a 49:48 vote. Opponents to Congress’ bill, led by Vermont Senators…
Almond Leadership Program Focuses on Issues
…82 percent of the world’s supply of almonds. Bayer officials commented on the program, saying, “As the population in the world rises, the global demand for food increases every day….
EPA Announces Award to Protect Northern California Watersheds
…Plumas, Sierra, Lassen, Modoc, and Trinity counties, these watersheds supply 80 percent of California’s reservoir capacity. Protecting Forests to Protect Watersheds – $200,000 is awarded to the Trust for Public…
NMPF Chairman Mooney Speaks on Capital Hill
…provisions.” Mooney indicated that the EU’s trade negotiation strategy centers on using agreements to extend the application of geographical indications to restrict certain food names exclusively for products made in…
NACD Welcomes Bill To Keep Red Tape At Bay
…Access to Farm Conservation Act’ would ensure that the producers of America’s food, fuel, and fiber aren’t obligated to jump through hoops to receive the NRCS cost-share assistance they need…
Food Safe Technology
Americans have the safest food in the world. Cathy Isom tells us about the new technology researchers are using to protect our nation’s food. That story is ahead on This…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Assistance Workshops
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
…Agricultural Library Early Developments in the American Dairy Industry Early History In the early 1600s immigrants brought cattle with them from Europe to supply their families with dairy products and…