Research is looking at making the variety of standards at farmers markets readily available to vendors. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Farmers Markets Standards Vary Assistant Professor at…
CA Beef Producers on Chipotle’s Plans to Import Beef
Following Chipotle’s official statement regarding plans to import Australian grass-fed beef as part of its Food With Integrity and Responsibly Raise Beef standards – U.S. cattle producers and industry leaders…
USDA Announces Landmark Commitment to Improve Sage-Grouse Habitat
…to improve sage-grouse habitat. The BLM is coordinating with the U.S. Forest Service to amend resource management plans that will include standards and guidelines designed to conserve and enhance sage…
Organizations Confirm Support for Biotech Wheat
…increases, they state, wheat supplies must remain abundant while meeting the highest quality and nutrition standards. Advanced breeding and biotechnology will help protect the continued availability of wheat foods and…
Costa Announces $6.3 Million in Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants
…existing earthen channel with a concrete-lined canal and upgrade the flow-control capabilities and metering of a primary pump station. The existing channel is a primary lift canal for Firebaugh Canal…
More Water Users Receive Notices of Curtailment
…told to stop diverting water and allow it to flow to more senior water-right holders, as required by state law. Stanislaus County rancher Tom Orvis said his family’s ranch takes…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…levels in California’s reservoirs, and reduced flows in the state’s rivers; and WHEREAS drought conditions have persisted for the last three years and the duration of this drought is unknown;…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…it was first confirmed in the country last year even though PEDv it is not a reportable disease under international standards. PEDv only affects pigs and does not pose a…
General Order Might Have Little Impact
Industry standards over the last 30 years may have farmers better prepared for the new Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program than they think. Donald Ikemiya of the Kaweah Basin Water Quality…
Small Wind Turbine Standards Created
…difficult for consumers to determine which machine are truly commercial and which are not. That’s why Forsythe says a small wind turbine standard is important. Small Wind Turbine Standards Created…
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands
…in fishing, hunting, agriculture, recreation, energy, and manufacturing. About 60 percent of stream miles in the U.S only flow seasonally or after rain, but have a considerable impact on the…
Third Parties Designed to Help ILRP Rollout
…need help with the standards and paperwork. The board is creating third parties to do just that and farmers are recommended to take advantage of the help. Third Party Help…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…new meal nutrition standards, serving meals with more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean protein and low-fat dairy, and less sodium and fat. These new grants provide support to schools to…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…FOOD SAFETY Launched pilot projects in five states to help small and mid-sized farmers achieve Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) certification. GAP certification indicates farmers have met food safety standards required…