The Department of Agriculture wants to move forward with a modernization of pork slaughter. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service last week announced the agency wants to move forward with…
Japan Taking Lead on TPP Without U.S.
Japan is seeking to revive the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal without the United States. President Donald Trump in January removed the U.S. from the deal that was estimated to be…
Agri View: Costly Brush Fire Disasters
Everett Griner talks about brush fires costly to farmers this year in today’s Agri View. Back in late February I did the best update I could…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Parmesan Artichoke Pomodoro
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing roasted Parmesan artichoke pomodoro with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Large Artichokes Cleaned 8…
Spring Picnic Market Basket
Cathy Isom tells us why that Easter shopping receipt may have seemed a little less expensive this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Think…
Agri View: 2018 Farm Bill Debate
Everett Griner talks about the debate beginning on the 2018 Farm Bill in today’s Agri View. Well Congress is working on the next Farm…
Funding to Support Disaster Preparedness
…Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2017 See the request for applications for details. Since 2009, NIFA has invested more…
Funding to Foster a Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce
…research foundations, other research institutions and organizations, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations or corporations, and individuals. The application deadline is June 8, 2017. See the request for applications for…
Pork Producers Applaud White House Action on GIPSA Rule
…to June 10 – on whether to further delay or withdraw it. Just days into his presidency, President Trump extended for 60 days the public comment deadline on and Feb….
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Popcorn Research and Promotions Board
…to serve a three-year term. Deadline for nominations is May 1, 2017. Producers that process more than four million pounds of popcorn are eligible to submit up to two nominations…
State Releases Plan to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life
…set new targets by 2021 with a full compliance deadline of 2025. “Californians stepped up big time during the drought,” said Felicia Marcus, chair of the State Water Resources Control…
Funding to Repay Educational Loans for Veterinarians
…and Not have a federal judgement lien against his/her property arising from federal debt. The deadline for applications is May 26, 2017. See the request for applications for details. Since…
NCC Conveys Farm Law Priorities
…requirements. The NCC stated it believes the current definition of ‘family member’ that is used for actively engaged provisions in the farm bill should be broadened to ensure extended family…
NPPC, Ag Groups Ask for Tax Reform
…liabilities and attorney’s fees. As you know, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) permanently extended the estate tax exemption level to $5 million per person/$10 million per couple…