…of participating stakeholders. For information on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, contact Maureen Pello at (503) 632-8848, or email Maureen.Pello@ams.usda.gov. For more information about research and promotion programs, visit www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion….
National Processed Raspberry Council Members Named
…Raspberry Council is available online at https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion/raspberries, or from AMS’ Specialty Crops Program, Promotion and Economics Division at (202) 720-9915. For more information about research and promotion programs, visit www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion….
Is 2017 A Turnaround Year For Farmers
At least one company is predicting 2017 to be something of a turnaround year for farmers. An Ag Web Dot Com article says 2017 could see a “global supply pullback”…
Panel Hears EPA Testimony on Glyphosate
…consensus is that based on the scientific data EPA has collected, glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer in humans. In addition to the EPA presentation, the panel also took public…
Survey Shows Potential Cost of Ag Labor Pay Laws
…to counter costs. These include reducing California production, shifting to less labor-intensive crops and mechanization. Each of these options either reduces farmworker hours and wages or eliminates jobs entirely. Of…
The California Kitchen: Beans
…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 on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef IG:…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…Cyber Physical Systems Joint Competitive Grant program helps coordinate the work of multiple federal agencies to improve the science behind increasingly complex cyber-physical systems (CPS)—the way the physical world connects…
Fair Practices Rules Protect Contract Farmers
…injury to the whole sector in order to receive compensation for having been the victim of an anti-competitive practice is an impossible standard. This rule upholds the original intent of…
Idaho Governor May Be Next Ag Secretary
Otter A report on the Magic Valley Dot Com website says Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter is being looked at by the Trump Administration as a possible Secretary of Agriculture….
Republicans Set for Battle Over Immigration
…foreign workers are a driver for economic growth as business groups say, or if they consider foreign workers as competition for American workers, a position held by the populist wing…
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…to enhance agricultural research that supports the G20 Nations’ Wheat Initiative, benefiting U.S. farmers and consumers as well as the global community. This international partnership includes USDA’s NIFA and the…
The California Kitchen: Tortillas
…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 on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
…are made possible through producer checkoff dollars managed by 19 state wheat commissions and cost-share funding provided by USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service. For more information, visit our website at www.uswheat.org. NAWG…
Report on Investments to Grow the Rural Economy
…Invested $12 billion in more than 10,500 essential community projects such as schools, hospitals, public safety facilities and community centers. Provided loans or grants to more than 122,000 rural businesses,…





















