…fun activities for families, light food and drink, table displays and tours of Fresno State’s vineyard, winery and Petrucci Library. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.fresnostate.edu/library or contact…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…the updated figures on cash receipts, the USDA Economic Research Service also posted a new table detailing production expenses for farms and ranches. Those figures show that at the same…
Water for Food Security, A Global Conference At UC Davis
…leaders will bring new solutions to the table. The panel’s goal is to strike a balance between the global need for more food and the steep urban, industrial and environmental…
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…surveying consumers. Today, USFRA shared insights from a recent consumer survey focused on farming, ranching and sustainability. “For USFRA, no question about agriculture is off the table,” said Nancy Kavazanjian,…
Goat Meat as an Entree
Curry Goat Meat Stew Cathy Isom fills us in on how goat meat is starting to make its way to the dinner table – and the surprising health benefits in…
Federal Court Ruling Blocks WOTUS Implementation
…actually wants to protect navigable waters as it claims, they will put this subjective and ambiguous rule to rest and start over with stakeholders at the table this time around.”…
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
…preparing a three-course meal at a local farm-to-table restaurant. Nathan continued home cooking for the next two years, until he saw an audition opportunity for MASTERCHEF JUNIOR. At the age…
New Ways to Help Meet Nutrition Needs of Low-Income, Homebound Seniors and People with Disabilities
…nation’s first line of defense against hunger, SNAP helps put food on the table for millions of low income families and individuals every month and has never been more critical…
Public Invited to Seminar on Efficient Water Use for Specialty Crops
…performance; use of soil amendments and airjection; and distribution uniformity geared toward increasing irrigation efficiency, soil mapping and nutrient management. Topics will cover crops such as almonds, citrus, olives, peaches,…
Pacific Region Poultry Report
…in April 2014. United States egg production totaled 8.21 billion during April 2015, up slightly from last year. Production included 7.11 billion table eggs, and 1.10 billion hatching eggs, of…
Hortau Secures $5M in Financing from Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners
…great partner to work with. They’re well connected, know what it takes to be successful in the agriculture sector, and bring a lot more than capital to the table.” Visit…
Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge Open for Applications Through June 30
…include farms or ranches, value-added food processing, food hubs, community-supported agriculture programs (CSAs), farm-to-table restaurants and farmers’ markets. Businesses indirectly related to food and agriculture include support services such as…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Round Table; Improving CHMAs
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a Peace River grower round table event and thoughts on how citrus health management areas (CHMAs) can…
Statement by Bob Stallman, Regarding Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities And Accountability Act of 2015
…bargaining table. We urge the House now to act swiftly in passing trade promotion authority to protect the future of agricultural trade. “The American Farm Bureau applauds Sens. Orrin Hatch…