…of the highways in the southern half of the state. One of the last stands was on highway 99, north of Madera, where travelers were served fresh fruit and hamburgers…
Robust Organic Sector Posts New Records in U.S. Sales
…our bodies. Across all organic food categories, shoppers are placing a high value on freshness and convenience. In produce, grab-and-go salads and ready-to-eat veggies (fresh or frozen), were top sellers….
EPA Is The Top Target for Budget Cuts
…the president’s budget respects the American taxpayer. “This budget supports EPA’s highest priorities with federal funding for priority work in infrastructure, air and water quality,” Pruitt says, “and it ensures…
Consumers Overwhelmed by Conflicting Food Information
…high trust in family or friends as information sources, far behind sources such as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, other health or fitness professionals, and health-related websites. Meanwhile, six in 10 consumers…
Agri View: Peanut Butter-A Requested Food Donation
…to a food bank in the nation’s capital. It is estimated that over a half-million people a year receive donated food to help sustain them. Peanut butter is high on…
Critical Deadline in Groundwater Law Approaches
…required under the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, the groundwater sustainability agencies—or GSAs—will guide groundwater management in basins and sub-basins classified by the state as medium or high priority. Under…
Children’s Book – Busy on the Farm
…four through eight, in another fun and entertaining, yet educational, story about caring for livestock. Busy on The Farm helps children understand the connection between agriculture and food production highlighting…
Agri View: Weather Costly to Producers
…registering unusually high crop losses. I told you about the peach crop, blueberries and early sweet corn. Now you can add the early watermelon crop. Not just winds. Wildfire losses…
Planning and What to Grow in Your Food Forest
…the same time. Make sure they are perennial or self-seeding so you’re not replanting every year. I’m Cathy Isom… Image Credits: (top right) A young Jasper Place High School food…
Tax Reform Central to Improving Economy
…Weather, high debt-service, a lack of liquidity and the difficulties of passing on land from one generation to the next all make taxation an important issue for farmers and ranchers….
USDA Certifies Another Rural Business Investment Fund
…support 30 to 45 companies that have the potential to generate more than $200 million in economic activity and create 600 jobs. It will provide capital for high-growth companies in…
2016 California Cost of Milk Production Annual Available
…by 36.5 percent. California total cheese production hit a record high in 2016, logging an overall increase of 3.3 percent compared to 2015. For the top three cheeses produced in…
Almond Update: Importance of Water Quality
…example, groundwater on the West Side of the San Joaquin Valley is generally naturally high in salts, while surface water from snowmelt is very low in salts. Depending on the…
Agri View: Hard Winter for Farmers
…has had in 100 years. The section where I live had a total of four nights with temperatures in the freezing zone. The last night was March 16th. You know…