…made through NIFA’s Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP). “There has been an increase in the number and severity of disasters, from tornadoes to acts of terrorism,” said NIFA…
Funding to Foster a Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce
…Fields Program supports research and extension activities to increase the number of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas who will pursue and complete postsecondary degrees in science, technology, engineering,…
USDA Announces $150.2 Million in Funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
…Agriculture and Food Research Initiative is America’s flagship competitive grants program that provides funding for foundational and translational research, education, and extension projects in the food and agricultural sciences. The…
Egg-Citing News – Food Prices Down for Easter
…down $3.25 or about 6 percent compared to a year ago. Of the 16 items surveyed, 11 decreased, four increased and one remained the same in average price. Egg prices…
Canada Closes a Door on U.S. Dairy Farmers
…the Canadian market with ultrafiltered milk. Ultrafiltered Milk and Canada Milk is composed of butterfat, protein, other milk solids, and water. The standard composition of milk is 3-4 pounds of…
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Popcorn Research and Promotions Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations to fill two seats on the Popcorn Research and Promotion Board that will come open Dec. 31, 2017. Members are appointed…
Ag Confidence Grows as Latest DTN/PF Survey Suggests Strong Future
…how they feel about their businesses at the time of the survey, and a score for their “future expectations” for the coming year. Those two scores are combined to create…
Brazil Investigation Leads to Processor Closures
…out of 302 tested positive for bacteria contamination. Unrelated problems uncovered at three processors led the government to order the cancellation of their Federal Inspection Service registrations, closing them permanently….
USDA: Agriculture a $992 Billion Economic Factor
…for the second consecutive year after reaching a high point of $189.9 billion in 2013. A major reason for the downward trend has been falling commodity prices like corn and…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Banger and Sausage
…Brewery 1850 London Porter Deglazed To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
Farm Bureau Statement on Gorsuch Confirmation
…in the nation’s highest court to restore constitutional limits to government that has too often run roughshod over them.” Image credit: By The White House – https://mobile.twitter.com/GorsuchFacts?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor, Public Domain, Link…
State Releases Plan to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life
…State Water Resources Control Board, the Public Utilities Commission, Department of Food and Agriculture and the Energy Commission. For more information on the development of the plan visit www.water.ca.gov/wateruseefficiency/conservation/. …
Funding to Repay Educational Loans for Veterinarians
…veterinarians might otherwise select more lucrative career options in the urban areas, such as companion animal care. Recipients are required to commit to three years of veterinary service in a…
The California Kitchen: Black Berry Chocolate Sponge Cake with a Chocolate Beer Ganache
…Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert…