…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…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…bin to fill without damaging fruit in the process. We can create better time efficiency during harvest, speeding up the per bin harvest time compared to traditional ladder pick. Website: www.automatedag.com…
The California Kitchen: French Tapenade
…C Cilantro 1.5 T Garlic Minced TT S+P 2 T Sugar 1/4 C Red Wine Vinegar For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show:…
EPA and Army Propose New “Waters of the United States” Definition
…implementation challenges. This proposed definition provides a common-sense approach to managing our nation’s waters.” The agencies’ proposed rule would provide clarity, predictability and consistency so that the regulated community can…
Environmental Group Challenges Shasta Dam Project
…the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…SPS subcommittees under the FTA. More details on requirements for exporting to Morocco will be available from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Export Library at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/international-affairs/exporting-products/export-library-requirements-by-country/Morocco. Source: USDA…