It may seem counterintuitive for a choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm to wish for rain during its busiest time of year, but for Larry and Geri Hyder, it comes down to…
Conaway: China’s Predatory Practices Harming U.S. Producers
…is long in coming and only a first small step, I welcome the action and urge much, much more to come in order to one day deliver to America’s farm…
Almond Board: 2016 Almond Achievement Award
…Once elected, the Board elects its chair and vice-chair. The Board members give the chair the authority to appoint individuals to standing committees. Board and committee members serve without compensation….
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
…to inspire youth to develop life skills for success inside and outside the classroom. The online resource hub “Expeditionary Skills for Life,” will feature lessons and content built around the…
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…angle on the problem. I know this rancher well, as he happens to be my older brother, so I was prepared for just about anything to come out of his…
Conaway Disappointed With USDA Midnight Rule-Making
…open for a 60-day public comment period. The release follows a November 15th letter from Leader McCarthy and House Committee Chairmen cautioning the current Administration “against finalizing pending rules or…
USDA Revises Guidance on Date Labeling
…million pounds of manufacturer donations. Comments on this revised guidance may be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov or by mail to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, FSIS,…
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…work to combine our two complementary companies and deliver on our shared vision for the future of agriculture. By bringing together our expertise and our resources to drive this shared…
The California Kitchen: Masa Dough
…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 Untamed…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…with the knowledge they need to leave these “hungry pests” behind. Visit http://www.HungryPests.com to learn more about invasive plant pest and diseases and their impact. The Farm Bill builds on…
Funding for Food, Energy, and Water Systems Research
…public education.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy INFEWS grants fund scientific investigation into these complex systems and how society can better prepare for the future. NSF and NIFA encourage international collaborative research…
Syngenta Class Action Lawsuit Moving Forward
A class-action lawsuit against Syngenta regarding rejected exports is likely to head to trial next year, as scheduled. Online publication Agri-Pulse reports the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals declined to…
The California Kitchen: Tamales
…Stock Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Mexican Food Christmas 1 For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
EPA to Reduce Diesel Emission
…in impacted communities. “By promoting clean diesel technologies, we can improve air quality and human health while supporting green jobs in disadvantaged communities,” said Ms. Strauss. “Public-private partnerships like the…