…and the food supply,” said Acord. A blue ribbon panel last fall released a report on U.S. bio-defenses that highlighted the need for improvements in the system for protecting the…
National FFA Week – Inspiration from our Future Farmers
…to plant, nurture, harvest, process and prepare the food humanity depends on! FFA Week is a good time for all of us to consider the critical need to support our…
Almond Board: Bee Hive Removal
…orchards at the beginning of the bloom period to pollinate the crop. California beekeepers alone cannot supply this critical need, which is why honey bees are transported across the country…
State Water Project Allocations Doubled
Supply Outlook Improves, but State Remains in Drought The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased its water allocations estimated delivery for most recipients to 30 percent of requests for…
Farm Bureau Donations Benefit Hungry Americans
…food farmers and ranchers produce. In addition to raising food and funds for the initiative, farmers and ranchers tallied nearly 16,000 volunteer hours assisting local hunger groups in 2015. “We’re…
NACD Submits Letters to Ag Appropriations Committees for Conservation Operations
…recognizing the critical importance of these programs for the future security of our food, feed, fuel, and fiber.” To locate and contact the California Association of Resource Conservation District office…
Bayer Grand Opening Of New Greenhouse Site In West Sacramento
…of $3.3 billion (EUR 3 billion) during that same time period. This investment represents significant efforts to ramp up research and development and to expand a world-class product supply of…
Agri View: GMO Production
…$4.01 $4.01 Gross Income/ac $745.86 $886.21 Net Income Difference $161 $271 2014 Soybean Production Non-Irrigated Cost Per Acre Non-GMO for Food GMO for Feed GMO for Seed GMO High Oleic…
Salt Out of Our Diet
…are full of it, says Havas. Plus, many chefs cook with processed foods and then add more salt. “A typical fast-food meal can contain up to 5,000 mg of sodium…
Nigiri Project Mixes Salmon and Rice Fields
…water fuels the floodplain food web before being flushed back into the Delta ecosystem through agricultural canals, adding to the food supply for all fish living in the system. No…
Irrigated Lands Regulatory Programs to be Discussed
…only produce food and fiber, but are also promoting a healthy environment.” The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues…
NFU Statement on Proposed Senate GMO Labeling Bill
…want to know about their food. We support mandatory labeling of foods derived from genetically engineered plants, although we do not have policy on what such labeling should look like….
Fighting Poverty with Seeds
…to grow it to the people who need the food the most. Merrell says the program has been around for some time and there continues to be a need for…
Salt in Our Diet
…that 1,500 milligrams.” The AHA recommendation was published in the journal Circulation (November 5th, 2012 issue). According to the Food Standards Agency (UK)3, the human Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) should…