…healthy foods and snacks and were suffering from chronic illness.. Being located near Ontario International Airport, close to Los Angeles, the area is primarily commercial and there aren’t many grocery…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
…Rule. Livestock health and well-being is a priority for all farmers and ranchers. We rely on trained professionals, including animal scientists, nutritionists and veterinarians, to ensure the health and safety…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Exploratory Research
…of transformative innovations that address plant and animal health and production, food safety and nutrition, bioenergy, natural resources and environment, agriculture systems, technology, agricultural economics and rural communities. AFRI is…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…to keep private land out of agricultural production and keep the lands in conservation uses, including grassland, forests, and pollinator habitat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
More Definitive Food Profiles
…is added to most milk, breakfast cereals and some brands of orange juice, yogurt, margarine, and some soy beverages because it is important for healthy bones and teeth. Byrdwell’s methods…
Former Ag Secretary to Run for Senate Seat
…saying in a statement that his health has “become an ongoing challenge.” Espy, a Democrat who was the first Agriculture Secretary in the Clinton administration, intends to run for the…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
…buffer strips, and pollinator and beneficial insect habitat – all while maintaining active agriculture production on their land. CSP also encourages the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and new management techniques…
Food Waste Prevention Week Aims to Raise Awareness About Unused Food
CDFA, in coordination with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, the Strategic Growth Council, the California Department of Public Health, and other partners, is pleased to announce March 5-9,…
Celebrating National Frozen Food Month and Day
…make the foods we love more convenient, but also can make life healthier, too. And today, March 6th is National Frozen Food Day, which has been celebrated since 1984. The…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
…training requirements for nutrition professionals as part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. While this strengthened many school meal programs, some small school districts faced challenges finding qualified…
Celebrating National Nutrition Month
We are celebrating good health with Cathy Isom telling you why this is the month to be on a mission with your nutrition. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Bayer AgVocacy Forum Highlights Need for Better Engagement
…featured speakers from several areas of the ag sector offering presentations on topics such as the importance of soil health, the continuing adoption of drones in agriculture, and sustainable agricultural…
Kitchen Spices to Keep Around
Cathy Isom gives you a hand with your everyday health by letting you know about the 10 must have spices to keep around in your kitchen for healthy cooking. That’s…
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Agriculture Coalition’s Request to Halt California’s ‘False and Misleading’ Prop 65 Labeling of Glyphosate
…health and environmental safety profile. We are pleased Judge Shubb granted our request, which is the first step in our efforts to prevent California from forcing farmers, growers and manufacturers…