…a strong partner to rural communities in planning and building local responses to this monumental challenge.” USDA is investing $10.7 million in 85 projects in 22 states through the Community…
What’s Next for E-Verify Immigration System
All employers would be required to use the E-Verify system to check the immigration status of employees. Milk Business Dot Com says the requirement is part of some revisions to…
Swine Fever Spreads; FAO Calls Emergency Meeting
China reported another four cases of African Swine Fever. The trade website Meating Place Dot Com says that brings the total number of cases to 13 since the virus was…
USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse
…Services (HHS) to help communities combat opioid use disorders. HHS intends to build on successful 2017 and 2018 National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Rural Health and Safety Education…
The California Kitchen: Ultimate Fried Chicken…
…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. Hernandez…
USDA to Implement Regulatory Reforms to Increase Access to Capital in Rural Areas
…build critical infrastructure. They also will incorporate modern lending practices, accelerate the loan approval processes and increase the amount of capital available in rural communities. The programs are the Community…
Agriculture Trade Surplus to Shrink
Agriculture is consistently one of the few areas of the American economy that sells more overseas than it buys. However, Farm Journal’s Ag Web Dot Com says that’s going to…
USDA Launches Trade Mitigation Programs
…potatoes, rice, kidney and navy beans. By purchasing known commodities first, AMS can procure commodities that have been sourced in the past with maximum speed and impact. Food Purchases Commodity…
How, and When, to Harvest the “Three Sisters”
…the corn will still be green. The final test will be to prick a kernel of corn with a pin. Milky liquid means it is ready. Clear liquid means it…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Clams Untamed
…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. Hernandez the Untamed…
USDA Announces No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…Farm Bill as an option to avoid sugar forfeitures. USDA’s August 10, 2018, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/wasde) projects that fiscal year 2018 U.S. ending sugar stocks…
The Western View: CRB Study in Ag Financial Issues
…total cost of these new regulations is a whopping 6 percent of total gross revenues of citrus growers. What it comes down to is, these growers will pay a new…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Maitake Mushrooms
…T Garlic Infused Olive Oil TT S+P 2 T Cajun Spice 1 Squeeze Lemon(For Extra Taste) Smoked Maitake Mushrooms For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Webpage Highlighting Resources to Bridge the Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure Gap
…Federal Communications Commission, 80 percent of the 24 million Americans who lack broadband access live in rural areas and on tribal lands. USDA plays an important role in helping rural…