Biosecurity panel reconvenes to reexamine controversial bird flu studies
A bid from some quarters in the U.S. to resolve the ongoing controversy over two unpublished bird flu studies will begin to play out over the next two days as government biosecurity advisers reconvene to reconsider the issue.
SF legislator makes valley farming a priority
At last report, San Francisco had just three acres in agriculture, most of it nursery plants. But the city has produced a state lawmaker with a strong interest in the farming that goes on around Modesto and beyond.
Announcing National Turkey Federation New Recipe Photo Contest!
Announcing National Turkey Federation new Recipe Photo Contest!
Salmonella from mail-order hatcheries an ongoing concern
Ag Day puts farmers, ranchers in spotlight
California’s farmers and ranchers got a day in the spotlight Wednesday as Ag Day 2012 was held. Ag Day is the California agricultural community’s annual opportunity to give legislators, Capitol staffers and the public a chance to see what’s new down on the farm.
Ag Day in Sacramento celebrates California Grown
Assembly Member Fiona Ma and Bill Mattos promote Ag Day March 21 on the Capitol grounds. They are preparing for the Eat Local, Buy California Grown Day resolution press event commemorating the year anniversary of the "Eat Local, Buy California Grown Day" resolution that unanimously passed both the State Assembly and the State Senate.
Bill Mattos Blog: AG Day in Sacramento Celebrates California Grown
Officially, Ag Day was more than a week ago, but California agricultural organizations, the California Department of Food and Agriculture and various state workers, elected leaders and friends will fill […]
National Turkey Federation, a USDA MyPlate Partner, announces “What’s on MyPlate?” Day
National Turkey Federation (NTF) today teamed up with the nearly 6,000 USDA partners to make March 8, 2012, "What’s on MyPlate?" Day, to heighten public awareness of the importance of choosing foods for a healthy meal.
CPF Quality Assurance Seminar 2012
The Spring CPF Quality Assurance Seminar will take place on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Stanislaus County Ag Center in Modesto from 8:30am – 2:00pm. Please mark your calendars. […]
USDA takes next step to modernize department as part of blueprint for stronger service
As part of a continuing effort to build a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that meets the evolving needs of a 21st century agricultural economy, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today informed Congress that in 90 days he plans to approve consolidation of 131 Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices with other USDA service centers, consistent with provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill.