…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
…positively affect farming on a global scale and help feed a growing world population.” The grand opening of the West Sacramento Greenhouse site is part of the Bayer plans to…
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…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…the United States) agricultural exporter. Climate smart agriculture is already strongly integrated into Dutch economic and food security strategies. Our delegation not only heard about the threats from higher precipitation,…
Agri View: Food Consumption
Everett Griner talks about food consumption always in question in today’s Agri View. Food Consumption From: Eating Well.com The Food Cancer Connection By Peter Jaret Can diet make a difference?…
Agri View: Women and Modern Agriculture
Everett Griner talks about the role of women in today’s agriculture in today’s Agri View. Women and Modern Agriculture From: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Men and…
USDA Hosting Marketing Summit
The Agriculture Department is hosting a summit meeting this week focusing on marketing challenges with special emphasis on local food systems and the organic sector. USDA Hosting Marketing Summit…
Agri View: Drugs, Unsolvable Problem
…US$36 trillion in the same year, the illegal drug trade may be estimated as nearly 1% of total global trade. Consumption of illegal drugs is widespread globally. The United States…