…statistically non-significant, positive association with risk of proximal colon cancer. In addition, gold standard nutrition evidence, such as the Women’s Health Initiative and the Polyp Prevention Trial — two large,…
Hull Rot Practice Worth the Stress
Reducing the vigor of almond trees going into hull split will help control hull rot flare-ups; however that can be a hard pill to swallow for growers. Hull Rot Practice…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Talks TPP
…Malaysia currently puts a 30-percent tax on American auto parts. Vietnam puts a tax of as much as 70 percent on every car American automakers sell in Vietnam. Under this…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is announcing $50 million in grants funded through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI), which is made available through the 2014 Farm Bill….
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…Different Taxes on Made in America Exports TPP levels the playing field for American workers and American businesses by eliminating over 18,000 taxes that various countries impose on Made in…
USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…USDA’s StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity Initiative. Twenty-five of the partnerships include resources for veterans interested in farming and 12 focus on tribal communities. Examples include a $200,000 grant…
Encouraging Families to Visit the Great Outdoors
Fee-free days, and the Every Kid In A Park initiative, are among the opportunities families can take to enjoy federal public lands like national forests. Encouraging Families to Visit the…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…announced a fundraising initiative last week—#LakeCountyRising—to help those affected by the Valley Fire. Participating organizations include the Lake County Winegrape Commission, Lake County Winery Association and Lake County Wine Alliance….
Commentary: How to Comply with State Sales and Use Tax Rules
John Gamper State law provides partial relief from sales and use taxes for farm equipment, machinery, diesel fuel used in farming and food processing, off-road timber harvesting equipment and machinery,…
The California Kitchen: Pomegranate Parfait
…1 Cup Toasted Quick Oats 1 Cup Pomegranate seeds 1 Vanilla Bean Split in half and seeded 1 T Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen…
Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List
…February showed that since 2010, private landowners have worked with USDA and its partners through the Sage Grouse Initiative to restore 4.4 million acres of habitat for sage-grouse while maintaining…
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
…joined CFBF as a co-sponsor. “Current law allows a 10 percent income tax credit on the inventory costs of fresh fruits and vegetables only,” said John Gamper, CFBF taxation and…
California Dairy Families Challenge Consumers to “Pour It Forward” With Milk Donations
…the ball rolling. “California dairy farmers are dedicated to providing a wholesome, nutritious product for families everywhere and to making this nutritious food available to all families, regardless of circumstances,”…
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…new standards. USDA recently launched an initiative called Team Up for School Nutrition Success that allows the schools who still face challenges to pair up and learn best practices from…