…as the symbol of wellness and robust health since ancient times. The kernels are enriched with many health-benefiting nutrients essential for optimum health. Pistachio actually are kernels obtained from fruits…
Strawberry Commission Answers ‘Dirty Dozen’
…the conventional and organic farmers we represent, the California Strawberry Commission (CSC) reiterates that health experts everywhere agree that consumers should eat more fruits and vegetables, like strawberries, every day…
Save the Bees
Without bees there would be no berries, fruits, vegetables, almonds and other tree nuts. Cathy Isom tells us about the new project underway aimed at saving bees and other pollinators….
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal
…members of Congress this week to insist that the United States request a more thorough analysis of a World Health Organization (WHO) proposal seeking to discourage parents from feeding toddlers…
North American Producers Committed
…of defense to maintain and protect animal health, recognizing that animal health products should never be used as a replacement for good animal husbandry. They do believe, however, that producers…
Veteran Serves Escondido Ag Community
…no prior agricultural experience, her 23 years of health and wellness education experience with the Navy inspired her to improve consumer wellness in her community through organic food production. Organic…
Climate Change Bill Moves Forward
…state’s changing climate while reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and storing carbon in the soil, providing additional environmental, health and other benefits.” Wolk’s Senate Bill 1350 will establish a Healthy…
Agri View: SNAP Fraud
…than 50 percent of its investigative resources to prevent SNAP fraud, waste and abuse. Learn More About How USDA Fights Fraud From: SNAP to Health.org What are the rates of…
Near Normal Snowpack in Most of the West
…mitigate the effects of drought and prepare against future weather events. These practices enable farmers and ranchers to use water more efficiently as well as boost the health of soil,…
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
…affect air quality and impact public health. With the funding, researchers across the country will expand investigations to understand: Health impacts from smoke due to a rise in wildfires that…
Grants to Help Ag Producers Increase Value of Their Products
…or expand 103,000 rural businesses; helped 1.1 million rural residents buy homes; funded nearly 7,000 community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care facilities; financed 180,000 miles of…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “Animal production and health play critical roles in…
Keyhole Garden
…rows of the same crop just aren’t as pleasant to look at, nor as healthy for our bodies, nor as inviting to natural ecosystems. In fact, big fields of bare…
California Growers Host Inaugural Citrus Stride
…the state and raise awareness of the positive impacts citrus has on California’s health, economy and environment. CCM invites government representatives and staff to participate in this event that is…