…utilized two previously-owned tractors to conduct business, but they seemed to make work that much more difficult. With the help of Jose Luis Herrera, a Soil Conservationist at the Natural…
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…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
…such as precision agriculture applications, on-site carbon storage and planting for high carbon sequestration rate, and new soil amendments to improve water quality. Some of these benefits of CSP include:…
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…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
…“Under Secretary Northey knows farmers’ and ranchers’ heartfelt commitment to protecting our natural resources. He’s walked the same soil we have as a fourth-generation farmer from Iowa, and has a…
Why You Should Recycle Pistachio Shells
…of soil for up to two years; as a mulch for shrubs and plants that require acid soils, as a medium for orchids; and as an addition to a compost…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2018 Conservation Innovation Grants
…NRCS California is prioritizing proposals that improve the “technical toolbox” to address the following on-farm resource concerns: soil and water quality, wildlife habitat, water conservation, forest health, air quality, waste…