…course they can’t. Bet they’d dearly love a little global warming – or even just a little regional warming – but Boston and the east coast remain locked in a…
Farmers, Ranchers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
…Moore, executive director of public policy for AFBF, said. “Farmers and ranchers are on the frontlines working to feed a booming global population. They are the best representatives to tell…
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…Almond Leadership Program class heard that the California Almond industry plays a key role in California agriculture, providing leadership on critical issues affecting growers and food processors, with an ethos…
Export Training Course Comes to CDFA
…of specialized food companies taking advantage of these international opportunities.” Applications are now being accepted through April 10, 2015. Training will be held in Salinas, Fresno and Sacramento and classes…
Agri View: How Much?
Everett Griner talks about high priced food and drink being healthier in today’s Agri View. How Much?…
Students Use National FFA Week to Share Importance of Agriculture
…more than $447,671 in 48 states to provide 334 college scholarships for FFA members. • St. Amant FFA in Louisiana will be working to collect enough food to feed 1,000…
Final results announced for 2014-15 California State Employees Food Drive
…food.” Food Drive coordinators and staff celebrate a successful year. From left: Blake Young, CEO – Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services; Peggy Marshall, Food Drive Coordinator – Sacramento Food…
CDFA Announces Public Meeting
(From CDFA) CDFA Announces March 4 Public Meeting to Discuss Research Phase of New Dairy Digester Research and Development Program The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is developing…
3rd Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium
…quality pathogens. Dr. Atwill is a Professor with the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and Director of the Western Institute for Food Safety and Security. Patty Kouyoumdjian is the…
Organizations Respond to Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
…– is a nutrient-dense food that is not over consumed on average in America – as more than 60-percent of the population consumes the protein food group at or below…
Proceeds from Earth Day Food & Wine Weekend to Benefit Scholarship Program
…practices. Earth Day Food & Wine Weekend is designed to offer consumers an opportunity to make the connection between sustainable practices and their food sources in a relaxed, celebratory setting…
Vineyard Team Celebrating 20 Years
…(SIP) Certification, Sustainable Ag Expo, Earth Day Food and Wine Weekend, and various research and education programs. Since inception, with a myriad of programs that advance the industry’s commitment to…
Spring Fling Fundraiser
Tickets are available for the popular Spring Fling event, which will be held March 13, 2015 at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds. The fundraising efforts of this evening filled with great food,…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews 2015 Agenda for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
…regulations, and the need for global standards for data reporting. Chairman Massad also discussed his thoughts on the reauthorization of the CFTC. “I feel confident that Chairman Massad understands our…