…a specific subject. In this case, it’s all the information that makes up a farm – acreage, soil conditions, weather, pesticide use, and so on. This data is being collected…
EPA Announces $44 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in Arizona, Nevada
…for the Pacific Southwest. “EPA is committed to protecting the water resources so important to public health and local economies.” Funds provided will go to a variety of water quality…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…schools successfully meet the updated, science-based nutrition standards for school meals under Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act. Reached more than 8.1 million kids with healthy meals through the Community Eligibility…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for Fertilizer Research Program
…to the FREP research priorities is the quantification of nitrate movement in deep soil as related to management practices, and the role of soil organic matter and organic fertilizing materials…
ACP Quarantine in Northern San Mateo County Includes Portion of San Francisco County
…insect and disease. There is no cure once the tree becomes infected, the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit until it dies. In California, HLB…
USDA Announces $3.4 Million in Funding Available Through International Wheat Partnership Research Program
…health and production and animal products;food safety, nutrition and health; renewable energy, natural resources and environment; agriculture systems and technology; and agriculture economics and rural communities. More information about AFRI…
Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers
…brought back into compliance with our trade obligations.” The omnibus maintains congressional oversight to ensure the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans remain within the scope of nutrition and health and…
HLB Products Bombarding Growers
…point upward, and the trees have extensive twig and limb dieback. Eventually, the tree stops bearing fruit and dies. Fruit and tree health symptoms might not begin to appear until…
Astronomer Dr. Laura Danly on Soil Health
Dr. Laura Danly of California’s Griffith Observatory is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture promote its “healthy soils” campaign. So why is an astronomer talking about soil, rather than the…
Agri View: Black Rice
…prevalent as the white and brown varieties, adds more vibrant color to meals, as well as providing additional health benefits. Nutritional Value Black rice contains essential amino acid like lysine,…
Diabetes and Healthy Food Study
…us how this study will help low-income people with diabetes control. Diabetes and Healthy Food Study From: UCSF.edu/news article Does Healthier Food Help Low-Income People Control Their Diabetes? To determine…
Almond Board: Pollination Plan
…of the things growers should discuss with their beekeeper. Almond Update – Pollination Plan Get more from the Almond Board on bee health on its website. From Almonds.com The blossoms…
Marmorated Stink Bug: Just a Matter of Time
…on tree health, particularly young trees, is still being evaluated. A list of over 170 host species, including those that attract the highest densities, can be found at StopBMSB.org. The…
USDA Finalizes Rule to Enhance Consumer Protection
…part of this important and essential new public health measure.” Retail stores regularly produce raw ground beef for consumer sales by mixing cuts of beef from various sources. A 2011Salmonella…