…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
NCGA: Scholarship Opportunities to Young Farmers
…guardian must be an NCGA member. Scholarship applications must be postmarked on or before December 2, 2016. The complete rules and application can be found on our website at http://www.ncga.com/topics/education/college-scholarships….
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…land in agricultural use through the agricultural land easement component (ACEP-ALE). USDA published an interim final rule on February 27, 2015 and accepted public comments through May 28, 2015. USDA…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…Inc., Charlottesville, Va., $59,926 Community Outreach Projects focused on the growth and expansion of existing food safety education and outreach programs; Community Alliance with Family Farmers Foundation, Davis, Calif., $163,500…
U.S – Mexico Establish Committee to Support Organic Trade Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced plans to establish a Joint Organic Compliance Committee to enhance cooperation and ensure the integrity of organic products traded…
Orchard Wood Recycling Offers Disposal Option
…business as contracts with utility companies expire—and burning the pile will get you in trouble with air regulators. Now what? That conundrum got San Joaquin County farm advisor Brent Holtz…
Western View: The Most Dangerous Highway?
…me, I got to drive to Fresno tomorrow. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West. To see the ValuePenguin study and other highways listed, visit: https://www.valuepenguin.com/most-dangerous-roads-america….
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
…natural and fewer ingredients for flagship brands. Dannon’s Pledge key components: – Dannon commits to offer products coming from a more sustainable agriculture by working with its dairy farmer partners…
Projects to Protect-Restore San Francisco Bay
…the City of San Pablo, I want to thank the EPA for their commitment to our community.” Since 2008, EPA’s San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund has provided more…
California Ag Leads Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…California received more than $22.3 million out of approximately $62.6 million awarded nationwide. The SCBGP provides grants to state departments of agriculture to fund projects that enhance the competitiveness of…
New Cuba Regulations Include Farm Equipment
…can be imported back into the U.S. This will allow items initially sent to Cuba to come back to the U.S. for repair or service. The amendments also make it…
EPA Postpones Glyphosate Review Meeting
…comes after a division of the World Health Organization last year claimed glyphosate was probably carcinogenic to humans. However, many studies have since denied that claim. From the National Association…
Applications for 2017 Borlaug Fellowships
…transcript for college/university degree(s) received Copy of passport identification page Research Priorities 2017 Borlaug Fellowship Research Priorities by Country Online Application System Click here to access the online application system…
USCA Commends USDA on Fair Practices Rules
…the entire industry in order to file a complaint. Following the announcement, USCA President Kenny Graner commented: “USCA commends Secretary Vilsack for advancing the rulemaking process of GIPSA’s Farmer Fair…