…period.” Prior to the 1980s, production of food, fiber, fuel and water was the primary focus on public lands, Tate said, and that affected streams, wetlands and other riparian areas….
Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments
…food safety research to generate real-world results for both government and the private sector. Read more about how USDA’s food safety improvements over the past seven years are leading to…
S&W Seed Company Signs First U.S. Sorghum License Agreement
…is gaining increasing popularity in food products due to its gluten-free characteristics, as well as its antioxidant, high protein, low fat, high fiber and non-GM properties. “Sorghum is gaining increasing…
Cotton Tour Connects Growers
…agencies, but also from people outside of agriculture who really don’t understand that their food is coming from their backyard,” Hall says. “It’s good for growers from different regions to…
GMO Bill Puts Labeling Efforts in Holding Pattern
…level. It’s estimated that 75 percent to 80 percent of the U.S. food supply includes genetically engineered ingredients, according to Forbes. While the Food and Drug Administration has said GMO’s…
Honeybee Population Revival
…plants. They are crucial to the production of most fruits, nuts, and berries on which people and wildlife depend. Over 150 food crops in the United States depend on pollinators,…
Agri View: Farm Vote
…is rice. Cuba imports eight-five percent of the food it’s people consumes. It isn’t just Cuba. Farm sources would like to see the whole North American Free Trade Agreement re-negotiated….
5th Annual Kids’ “State Dinner”
…MyState initiative, we are working to connect American families with the foods grown in their communities – raising awareness that all healthy foods and flavors have a place on MyPlate….
Survey Shows Cover Crops Boost Yields
…has grown steadily, averaging just under 300 acres per farm in 2015, and projected use will grow to 339 acres per farm this year. Corn yields rose 3.4 bushels per…
Ag Appropriations Bill Still Undecided
…ag bill include e-cigarettes, poultry, and food stamps. The House bill was amended to exempt e-cigarettes and premium cigars from FDA regulation, which appropriations committee Democrats oppose. The Senate bill…
Beehives in Unexpected Places
…honey for executive chef Jon Farace to use in one-of-a-kind dishes served in the hotel’s restaurant. About the author: Jodi Helmer is a North Carolina-based writer covering food and farming…
Ancient Grains Show Growing Possibilities
Not many growers specialize in ancient grains. Some land nestled against foothills in San Luis Obispo County is dedicated to age-old crops, some that are only grown in a few…
Fresno Food Expo Reports Record Year
Nation’s Largest Regional Food Show Garners International and Domestic Attention for Central California’s Diverse, Quality Foods Buyers and food enthusiasts travel from across the World and U.S. to discover Central…
CDFA to Discuss Medical Cannabis and GMO Labeling
…hearing about the labeling of genetically engineered foods (GMOs) with representatives from Just Label It! and the Coalition for Safe Affordable Food. The California State Board of Food and Agriculture…