Agriculture time capsule dug up

Leah Horner shows us what predictions Cal Poly Agriculture students had in 1988 for today’s world.

Mustang News Now: 1-Minute update

Mustang News anchor Leah Horner has the headlines you need to know going into this week.

California drought scorches Learn By Doing

While the drought has prevented students from gaining practical experience, it hasn’t stopped students from wanting to learn by doing.

Proposition 37 sparks discussion

Kelly Trom ktrom@mustangdaily.net Proposition 37 received a lot of attention in the past few months and affects all California residents. This proposition would require labeling on processed or raw food sold to consumers if it has been made with genetically…

No bacon shortage in future

Stories abounded that bacon was soon be in shortage last week. Bacon prices may go up in future months, but the breakfast staple isn’t going anywhere. The concept of a shortage started in Europe in early September when Britain’s National…

Don't get mad, get grad

In an increasingly competitive workplace, master’s degrees are slowly replacing the previous industry standards of bachelor’s degrees, so students are looking into graduate schools more and more. Jason Lancaster graduated from Cal Poly in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in…

BLOG: Safe and savory at 160

Customer service goes beyond just putting food on the table at a restaurant.

Agriculture lecturer speaks on sustainability

Cliff Ohmart, vice president of sustainability management software company SureHarvest, spoke at the CAFES series on Tuesday.

Cal Poly senior lassos first place at national contest

The 2010 Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference is where Cal Poly agricultural communications senior Olivia Gonzales articulated on public perceptions of farmers and ranchers, challenged three others national competitors in the final round and took first place.

SLO County releases ag industry stats

The San Luis Obispo County Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures is pleased to announce the release of annual production statistics for the local agricultural industry for 2009.

Poly students host junior livestock show

A Cal Poly Livestock Show Management class hosted the 26th annual Western Bonanza livestock fair Feb. 12 to Feb. 14 in Paso Robles.