…non-student Part 61 pilot certificate. If you are qualifying under the latter provision, you must have completed a flight review in the previous 24 months and must take an FAA…
Comments Reopened on Import of Lemons from Chile
…for fresh lemon fruit from Chile in a subsequent notice. Comments on the proposed rule can be submitted until September 26, 2016, on-line at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS 2015-0051 or by mail at:…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Raspberry Fruit
…eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2015-0053 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2015-0053, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Persimmon Fruit
…with the proposed requirements. APHIS will consider all comments that we receive on or before October 25, 2016, at the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Comments can be submitted online at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2015-0052…
Bearded Chickens
…published in PLOS genetics, the Chinese scientists compared the DNA of bearded chickens to non-bearded chickens. They found that it all comes down to a specific gene, the ominously named…
The California Kitchen: Herb Carrots
…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 Chef…
Citrus Growers, Packers Discuss Disease Threat
…to take action to slow the psyllid’s spread and prevent HLB from invading commercial groves. The organization said the fight against the pest/disease combination has reached a critical point. Increasing…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar and Honey Walnut Carrots
…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…
Delta Habitat Restoration Project Documents Released
…and the proposed Prospect Island Tidal Habitat Restoration Project can be found here: http://www.water.ca.gov/environmentalservices/frpa_prospect_restoration.cfm The DEIR is available for public review for a 45-day comment period, from Tuesday, August 23,…
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Survey Coming Soon
…published in the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report on September 30. All NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Reports_by_Release_Day/. For more information, call the NASS Pacific Regional Office at 1-800-851-1127….
California Has a Stable Farm Workforce
There are twice as many farmworkers as there are farm jobs in California, according to an analysis published online in California Agriculture journal. Led by Philip Martin, professor emeritus in…
USDA to Measure Small Grain Production
…Grains Summary and the quarterly Grain Stocks report, both to be released on September 30. These and all NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov. For more information call the…
Low Supply Restricts Pecan Products
…a steady supply. Currently our demand is far outreaching our production, so we have to plant more.” Dees said the new pecan federal marketing order should help. “Absolutely. I think…
USDA to Purchase Surplus Cheese, Continue to Assist Dairy Producers
…assistance,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This commodity purchase is part of a robust, comprehensive safety net that will help reduce a cheese surplus that is at a 30-year high…