Everett Griner talks about milk as one of America’s healthy drinks in today’s Agri View. A Glass of Health…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…for a total of $2.4 billion for conservation. Through RCPP, partners propose conservation projects to improve soil health, water quality and water use efficiency, wildlife habitat, and other related natural…
Farm Bureau Delegates Set Public Policy Positions for 2015
…Reaffirmed support for country-of-origin labeling provisions consistent with World Trade Organization rules; • Called for a state-led, voluntary pollinator stewardship program to address concerns over recent declines in the populations…
Santa Barbara County Grower Meeting Set for February 3
Santa Barbara County growers and pest control advisors are asked to attend an Asian citrus psyllid meeting at the Public Health Auditorium in Santa Barbara at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Success of Good Soil Health on a Ranch of Grass Fed Cattle
Soil health has recently taken a strong front and center presence, but for one local Hawaiian rancher, practicing soil and water conservation has been a part of his operation since…
ACP Quarantine in Madera County
…susceptible hosts for both the insect and disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected, the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit until…
Soil Health Movement Could Open New Opportunities
One agricultural retailer says if farmers adopt soil health practices being pushed by the USDA and others, it would open new sales opportunities for makers of fertilizers and other inputs….
The Importance of Soil Health
What would it mean to us if soil and its importance are taken for granted? Rod Bain reports. The Importance of Soil Health…
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
…health and sustainability of our nation’s soils. The agency’s original mission continues to this day – providing assistance to producers looking to improve the health of the soil on their…
Almond Board: Almonds as Healthy Snacks
In this week’s Almond Update, we hear about the health benefits of almonds and get details on studies that shows how almonds can help you stay full longer. Almond Update:…
Western View: Your Phone is Your Partner
…a tool growers can use to spot plant health problems. The app will help identify nutrient deficiencies and suggest solutions. Mix Tank allows applicators to quickly create, save and share…
Product Promotes Bee Activity
…water in orchards is creating poor bee health, and soil salinity is making for poor tree health. Brown says while they were testing last year they found that adding pollen…
USDA Improves Forest Health by Harvesting Biomass for Energy
2014 Farm Bill Program Generates Renewable Energy, Helps Reduce Forest Fire Threats Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that more than 200,000 tons of biomass were removed from federal lands…
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
…department’s addition this year to the governor’s Strategic Growth Council, which also includes agencies and departments within Business, Consumer Services and Housing, Transportation, Natural Resources, Health and Human Services, and…