…understanding the effects of organic practices such as crop rotation, livestock-crop integration, organic manure, mulch and/or compost additions, cover crops, and reduced or conservation tillage on ecosystem services, greenhouse gas…
EPA: Nutrient Pollution Widespread in Lakes
…activities, and conducting research and development. In September, EPA called upon states and stakeholders to intensify their efforts to reduce nutrient pollution in collaboration with EPA. For more information: https://www.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys/nla…
New Map Shows CA’s Dependency on Delta Water
…major source of clean water at risk. WaterFix is the state’s plan to modernize this system to secure reliable water for two of three Californians. For more information, visit www.californiawaterfix.com….
USDA Boosts Healthy Food Access
…to bring their voice to the final rule, and made significant changes to respond to those comments. The final rule announced today incorporates feedback from over 1,200 comments received and…
Almond Board: Waycott on State of the Industry
…committees. Board and committee members serve without compensation. The board is responsible for establishing policy, recommending budgets and programs to the secretary of agriculture for approval, and reviewing program results…
Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality
…enrollment limit of 24 million acres, USDA has been working to use all of the tools at our disposal to maximize benefits by combining multiple soil, water and wildlife objectives…
USDA: No Cotton Storage Deficit
…biobased products through USDA’s BioPreferred program; and invested $64 billion in infrastructure and community facilities to help improve the quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/results….
The California Kitchen: Eggnog Crème Brulee
…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 on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J….
The California Kitchen: Gingerbread
…cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. christmas-sweets For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
Improving Water Quality in High-Priority Watersheds
…the use of agricultural inputs. “USDA is committed to working hand-in-hand with farmers, ranchers, and landowners to address water quality issues and provide the tools necessary to ensure clean, safe…
Funding for Robotic Research
…consumers and rural communities. This funding is made available through the National Robotics Initiative (NRI), a federal research partnership that includes NIFA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Aeronautics and…
CFBF President Urges Farmers to Work Toward Change
…and ranchers need to maintain and enhance production of food and farm products. In order to be successful, Wenger said, farmers and ranchers must work together—across commodities and across regions….
Hot Dog and Sausage Council Unveils Searchable Ingredients Guide
…common terms consumers might find on packages such as uncured, natural casing, hormone free or organic. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Hot Dog and…
Survey Shows Little Assistance from Farm Bill Dairy Program
…summary of the survey results will be available on WFU’s website, www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com, next Monday, December 5. Wisconsin Farmers Union will also host a telephone press conference for members of the…