…is a big threat to both cats and dogs. It needs to be placed where they can’t knock it down, and the strings of lights need to be high enough that…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…to residents, agricultural producers and impacted communities at large following Hurricanes Florence and Michael in 2018. This assistance has included providing children affected by Hurricane Florence access to free meals, help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
The California Kitchen: Southwestern Asian BBQ Ribs
…1 C Southwestern Mirepoix TT Salt and Pepper TT Lemon Pepper TT Cayenne TT Chili Powder TT Brown Sugar For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Establishing the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
…to develop the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard and program, in part, through a public comment period. More than 14,000 comments were received and taken into consideration during the rulemaking…
Ag in the Classroom Important for Every Student and Educator
…the value of agriculture and where their food comes from. Agriculture in the Classroom has been around for more than 30 years providing educators with the curriculum that incorporates agriculture…
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
…waste diversion solutions and zero waste practices during the production of commercials and live events. EcoSet diverts roughly 30,000-40,000 pounds annually through composting and food donation. In 2017, the company…
Genome Published of the Small Hive Beetle, a Major Honey Bee Parasite
…codes for a single protein to be built—is available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genome/annotation_euk/Aethina_tumida/100 and was recently published in GigaScience. This information will provide crucial keys that should lead to better, more targeted…
CFDF Issues Virulent Newcastle Disease Alert
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Animal Health and Food Safety Services issued a disease alert. Virulent Newcastle Disease has been found in a commercial chicken operation in…
New ‘Bee Where’ Program Should Be Here By Spring
The ‘Bee Where’ program that was launched at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors annual conference is expected to be ready to go by spring. Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall, Aiken Cite Strengths of Clean Water Rule
…farmers and ranchers additional details about the proposed rule. Duvall said farmers and ranchers are committed to protecting America’s waterways and drinking water, and the new Clean Water Rule will…
USDA Traveler Website Helps Santa and His Elves
…holidays to come. “As we are in the overall season of family, feasting and gift-giving, we are thrilled to hear directly from Santa’s elves that the big man himself was…
The Western View: What We Don’t Know About Geo-Engineering
…can predict the outcome. The unintended consequences could be catastrophic. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us online at www.citrusindustry.net. Sponsored…
Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA
…managing the food purchase and distribution program, purchasing up to $1.2 billion in various commodities. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is distributing these commodities through multiple nutrition assistance programs. …
USDA Launches New Program to Create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America
…supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source: USDA/Rural…