…programs and personnel that provide vital services, research, and a safety net for America’s family farmers, rural residents, and consumers. It is deeply disappointing that the President would propose such…
Boston Market Commits to GAP Animal Welfare Standards
…King, Quiznos, Jack in the Box, and Ruby Tuesday’s. Earlier this year, Boston Market announced a “Quality Guarantee,” promising to serve whole chickens that have never been frozen, raised on…
Farmers Nervous About NAFTA Renegotiation
…Canadian markets. After briefly considering the idea of scrapping the deal entirely, Trump’s top trade official, Robert Lighthizer, informed Congress last week that the administration will instead renegotiate the deal….
The California Kitchen: Black Berry Cobbler
…wp-att-56279″> 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…
Critical Deadline in Groundwater Law Approaches
…motivator. Elizabeth Nielsen, Siskiyou County natural resources policy specialist, who handles SGMA for the county, said local farmers and ranchers were concerned about how the law would impact groundwater rights,…
Giving Gardeners Information on Potting Media for Trees and Shrubs
…USDA Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) National Soil Dynamics Laboratory in Auburn, Alabama, compared pine bark’s capabilities for storing carbon in the soil with the alternatives. Storing carbon in the soil…
Glyphosate-resistant Johnsongrass Management Webcast
…and sanitation techniques This presentation is available at no charge, courtesy of Cotton Incorporated, through the ‘Focus on Cotton’ webcast resource located at the Plant Management Network, http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/foco. ‘Focus on…
Children’s Book – Busy on the Farm
…the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – or STEM – used every day in farming. With its entertaining and whimsical cartoon characters and educational content, Busy on the Farm can…
Canada Defeats GMO Labeling Bill
Members of Canada’s Parliament defeated a GMO labeling bill last week. The bill was handed a landslide defeat, with 67 members voting yes, and 216 voting no. The bill would…
Canada and Mexico React Cautiously to NAFTA Letter
…he is confident the move to renegotiate NAFTA will “result in a better deal for our farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers. “ From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
$4.7 Million to Support University Agricultural Science Programs
…and environment; food safety, nutrition, and health; and plant health, production, and products. NIFA encourages projects that focus on increasing the number and diversity of students entering the food, agriculture,…
NCC: Maintaining NAFTA Benefits is Crucial
…customers to maintain a healthy U.S. cotton sector,” said Lee, a Bronwood, Ga., cotton producer. He stated that as the process of updating and renegotiating NAFTA proceeds, the U.S. cotton…
National FFA Organization Looking for Convention Newsroom Interns
The National FFA Organization is looking for college students or recent graduates in fields like public relations, journalism, telecommunications, or similar fields, to help share news and feature stories from…
Possible Key Points in the NAFTA Renegotiations
…The article says Trump believes too many parts used to assemble goods in NAFTA countries are supplied by non-NAFTA nations. When those goods are assembled, they come into the U.S….