…that helps businesses adopt green practices. The program has expanded to support sustainable businesses in economically-disadvantaged communities. To receive Green Business certification, companies must demonstrate how they conserve resources and…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…provide new conservation opportunities through its competitive Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the department will invest up to $25 million for projects that…
Higher Dose of Vitamin D May Benefit Pregnant Women
…out whether vitamin D intake levels should be higher than those common in prenatal supplements—400 international units (IU). Severe vitamin D deficiency can contribute to osteoporosis in adults and rickets…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs) represent specific commodity sectors and provide technical advice and guidance on trade issues that affect both domestic and foreign production. The six ATACs focus on…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…leaves current graduates of veterinary colleges with, on average, student loan debt of more than $135,000. New award recipients commit to practice at least three years in a designated veterinary…
The California Kitchen: Raisel Fruit Pound Cake
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. Ag Net National Raisin 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…
Lab System Aims to Protect State’s Livestock
…and travel, there’s growing concern about what foreign diseases may “hop on a plane and come over here.” To keep such dangers at bay, it’s critical that the state keeps…
Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects
…II grants of up to $600,000 support project implementation by grantees who successfully completed Phase I. Recipients of today’s announcement are all receiving Phase II grants. SBIR funding comes from…
Cash Rents Still Went Up This Year
The National Ag Statistics Service said cash rents dropped six percent around the U.S. compared to last year. Cash rental rates hadn’t dropped since 2007. However, an Ag Web Dot…
America Will Lose Standing in Pacific Rim without TPP
…election. An article on the website dawn dot com says the trade pact needs to be ratified by January or it could be a casualty of the presidential election as…
Dairy Industry Want Margin Protection Program Fixed
…but added, “It’s not working.” He spoke at the joint annual meeting of the NMPF, Dairy Management, Inc., and the United Dairy Industry Association. A Milk Business dot com report…
The California Kitchen: Wild Berry Raisel Sorbet
…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 on:…
National Vinegar Day
Cathy Isom gives us some tasty facts about a National day to honor one of the finest common household products that you can eat and also clean with. That’s coming…
The California Kitchen: Raisel Fruit Chutney
…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….