…upcoming season, especially in young orchards. “The number-one goal there will be reducing competition for those new trees. The weeds are going to compete with the trees for water, nutrients…
Protecting Natural Resources Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…benefits on public, private and Tribal lands. The nearly $4.4 million project improved and restored critical spawning habitat for brook trout by reducing sedimentation and removing in-stream barriers on 48…
Survey Shows Potential Cost of Ag Labor Pay Laws
…to counter costs. These include reducing California production, shifting to less labor-intensive crops and mechanization. Each of these options either reduces farmworker hours and wages or eliminates jobs entirely. Of…
Christmas Tree Farms Face Balancing Act
…cycle the Christmas-tree business goes through: Farmers plant in response to an earlier shortage, oversupplying the market and reducing prices. But he said this time, it doesn’t appear too many…
USDA Revises Guidance on Date Labeling
…including new guidance aimed at reducing food waste through encouraging food manufacturers and retailers that apply product dating to use a “Best if Used By” date label. “In an effort…
EPA to Reduce Diesel Emission
…West Coast Collaborative are leading the way on reducing harmful diesel emissions and advancing domestic economic development.” The 2016 grants will fund the following projects: California Air Resources Board (CARB):…
USDA Boosts Healthy Food Access
…with earnings. SNAP plays an important role in reducing both poverty and food insecurity in the United States—especially among children. SNAP is an effective and efficient health intervention for low-income…
Easy-to-Harvest Raisin Grape Reduces Production Cost
…The three irrigation levels were replacing 100 percent of the water used by the vines and soil; reducing to 50 percent water at berry softening; and a “shock treatment” where…
Trade Group Suing Dr. Oz Over Fake Olive Oil Claims
…quality of olive oil around the world. “Rigorous, peer-reviewed scientific research has consistently shown that all types of olive oil have significant health benefits, including reducing heart disease,” said Eryn…
New Process Quickly Analyzes Acrylamide in French Fries
…than others, including potato products such as French fries. Reducing acrylamide levels in certain fried foods can help consumers reduce the potential risk associated with this toxic compound. Scientists at…
Agri View: Reducing Meat Consumption
Everett Griner talks about reducing meat consumption for health reasons in today’s Agri View. Reducing Meat Consumption Health and nutrition advisers have long told us that too much meat in…
EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes
…reducing our reliance on imported oil.” Some key elements of today’s action: Non-advanced or “conventional” renewable fuel increases in 2017, meeting the 15 billion-gallon congressional target for conventional fuels. The…
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…ranch roads, reducing enough sediment to fill more than 16,000 dump trucks. Lone Star Ranch also voluntarily acquired a Non-Industrial Timber Management plan through Cal Fire, which provides regulatory assurances…
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…Link https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/the-sustainable-living-plan/reducing-environmental-impact/waste-and-packaging/ Walmart “At Walmart, we are focused on reducing food waste across our entire operation along the farm to fork continuum. It is exciting to see the USDA and…