UC sheep shearing school prepares students for gainful employment Ewes waiting for shearing at the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center Sheep Shearing School. (Photo: Evett Kilmartin) by Jeannette E….
Psyllid Quarantines Affecting Bottom Line
…can get resistance to the same pesticide being used all the time and we are seeing some of that,” Kinoshita says. “Also the treatment does cost some money and if…
Agri View: Summit for Young Farmers
…National Youth Summit on Agri-Science high school students develop the skills and knowledge needed for the challenges facing agriculture, food security and sustainability. National 4-H Council and National 4-H Conference…
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution
…biotechnology, according to NMPF. “Plants produced through biotechnology not only are completely safe for consumers, they also improve our environment by reducing energy, water and pesticide use,” said Randy Mooney,…
Licensing, Certification and Continuing Education Renewal
Email Address Changes to DPR – Renewal Packets will be Mailed Soon! This is a reminder to those due to renew their Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) license or certificate…
National Dairy Month
…Flow for National Dairy Month! by Dana Coale, Deputy Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service’s Dairy Program June is an eventful and versatile month—the start of warm summer days, school…
Secretary Ross Visits Dynamic School Ag programs in Calaveras County
…an outdoor classroom at Valley Springs Elementary School, the student-run farm at Calaveras High School, and accompanied students on a field trip to Metzger Farms. Secretary Ross with students and…
Where Does Your Food Come From?
…approximately $2 billion. Organizations such as food banks, disaster and emergency feeding organizations, Indian Tribal Organizations, schools, and other feeding groups receive these USDA Foods for use in meal service…
Impacts of Food Waste
…Sustainability, Grocery Manufacturers Association, Washington, DC Ms. Diana Aviv, CEO, Feeding America, Chicago, IL Ms. Emily Broad Leib, Director, Food Law and Policy Clinic, Harvard Law School, Jamaica Plain, MA…
Monsanto Rejects Bayer Bid; Bayer Wants ‘Constructive Discussions’
…Seed and pesticide markets are also increasingly converging. Meanwhile, Bayer says it looks forward to engaging in constructive discussions with Monsanto regarding the proposed transaction. Bayer reiterated that its $122…
Monsanto Issues Statement on Glyphosate Renewal in EU
…World Health Organization Food and Agriculture Organization meeting on pesticide residues again reaffirmed that glyphosate is unlikely to pose a carcinogenic risk to humans exposed through their diets. Monsanto said…
California Walnut Acreage Report
…respond by mail or telephone. To arrive at the estimated walnut acreage, the NASS walnut acreage database was compared with pesticide application data maintained by County Agricultural Commissioners and the…
Butterfly and Pollinator Garden
…garden anywhere – your yard, school, church, business or even in a pot for your front steps. A simple, native flower garden will attract beautiful butterflies to your yard and…
Dairy Industry Applauds School Milk Support
…National Milk Producers Federation. “By better aligning the school lunch program with the dietary guidelines, options including 1% flavored milk will be back on the lunch tray in school cafeterias…