…as powerful nutrients like vitamin C and fiber. In fact, people who eat purple fruits and vegetables have higher intakes of essential nutrients, such as fiber, potassium and vitamin C,…
How is Climate Change Affecting Agriculture?
…pasture and other fruit. “When we look at maximum and minimum temperatures, the minimum temperatures are higher while the maximum temperature stays about the same,” Lee said. “And the lower…
Parmesan Cheese Taste
…its solids. Grated Parmesans have been found to have high levels of non-cheese ingredients such as cellulose and FDA findings show “no parmesan cheese was used to manufacture” certain brands…
CDFA Fertilization Guidelines for Irrigated Agriculture Expanded
…now available in Spanish and English. FREP publishes nitrogen management brochures based on the guidelines. If you would like to make specific crop brochures available at your next event, high-quality…
Confusing Chicken Labels
…find food. Temperatures in the barn are raised to kill off any pathogens that may exist, and soil temperatures are also closely monitored – a 2” chicken cares much more…
Virtual Tour Shows Students Smart Farms
…conjunction with Discovery Education, is providing high school students nationwide with a firsthand glimpse into contemporary agriculture through The Smart Farm: Where Technology and Innovation Meet live virtual field trip…
Agri View: Growing a Coffee Crop in the U.S.
…is grown in the shade or the higher elevations, which slows down the maturation of the bean, which makes it a little more flavorful,” he explained. “What is done in…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…have recently reported that mass extinctions of marine animals may soon be occurring at alarmingly rapid rates than previously projected due to pollution, rising water temperatures and loss of habitat….
National Artichoke Hearts Day
…magnesium. The antioxidants in artichokes are very good for your liver and help promote healthy skin. Artichokes are also high in fiber, calcium and protein while low in calories. For…
Agri View: Real Horse Power
…it reached an all-time high of 26.4 million animals in 1918. Agricultural colleges, county agents, and tractor manufacturers spent the next 20 years urging farmers to buy tractors and get…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
…Leadership Award winners are setting a high bar for organizations across the country,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “They are proving that climate action isn’t just the right thing to…
Today is National Ag Day
…as high as 20 feet tall. That’s as big as a two-story house! Bananas are about 99.5% fat free. Bananas are a great source of potassium. Potassium helps build muscle…
Beef and Beef Products to Peru
…high-quality American beef.” Bilateral trade of agricultural, fish and forestry products between the United States and Peru topped $3 billion in 2015 and has grown more than 110 percent since…
Ag Students Win State Farm Bureau Discussion Titles
…support of ‘right to farm’ laws at the state or federal levels. Berry began his agricultural training in high school classes and FFA activities. At Fresno State, he is pursuing…