…January kicked off a media campaign on the issue with an online video featuring the group’s Chief Environmental Counsel, Scott Yager. In the video, Yager donned a yellow hazmat suit…
Medicinal Plant Could Nip Cold and Flu Symptoms
…power, elderberry is higher in flavonoids than blueberries, cranberries, goji berries and blackberries. Elderberry can be purchased in many forms at your local health store or online. I’m Cathy Isom……
Turkey Growers Seeking to Close Gap with Consumers
…for online sharing. Zimmerman says: “It’s satisfying to know consumers can appreciate how turkey farming is both practical and sustainable, and the answers to their questions are all common-sense.” The…
Sacramento County Farm Bureau Scholarships Now Available
…and Ranchers page. Applications may be submitted online. Questions can also be directed to the Farm Bureau office (916) 685-6958 or staff@sacfarmbureau.org. All applications must be postmarked by April 1,…
Perdue Unveils Farmers.gov, Interactive Website for Agricultural Producers
…online appointment feature, digital forms, and a business data dashboard. Additionally, when the 2018 Farm Bill is signed into law, there will be plain language program descriptions and a tool…
Almond Update: Census Deadline Approaching
…nation’s farmers and ranchers that the deadline for the 2017 Census of Agriculture is one week away. Producers should respond online at www.agcounts.usda.gov or by mail by February 5. The…
Census of Agriculture – Deadline Coming Fast
…and impartial agriculture data for every state and county in the nation. Producers can respond to the census online or by mail. For more information, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov or call 1-800-727-9540….
Super Bowl Sunday Chicken Wings
…typically like to eat their wings with ranch dressing, according to a new National Chicken Council poll conducted online in January 2017 by Harris Poll.* The survey asked which dipping…
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
…nutrition and health findings in the latest issue of the Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) Food and Nutrition Research Briefs. The latest issue can be found at https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/fnrb/2018/fnrb0118/ The popular online…
CCOF Annual Conference to Focus on Organic Hotspots
…Sacramento Hotel for the event. Registration is available online for the Foundation Feast as well as the annual conference. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…HERE (PDF, 389 KB) – ERS will: Ensure coordination of data calls; Maintain agency Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) systems; Ensure all systems remain online and…
Farmers Market Legal Toolkit Launched
Farmers markets now have an online tool that provides the markets with accessible resources to understand legal issues and legal risk. The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont…
Register for Annual Tri-County Walnut Day
…in California, followed by a lunch provided by the event sponsors. Those interested in attending the 49th Annual Tri-County Walnut Day can register online or by mail by January 29….
Livestock Outlook Positive for 2018
…the Livestock Marketing Information Center. However, he says there are some concerns surrounding both industries as uncertainty looms around trade agreements. Robb spoke during a workshop at the American Farm…