…with state, local and tribal governments to take advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force. To…
USDA Announces Early Release of Select Commodity Tables
…in February 2019. The complete report will include a full discussion of the commodity supply and use projections, as well as projections for farm income and global commodity trade. The…
USDA/FDA Meeting on What to Call Cell-Cultured Meat
…been widely used for some time now is “intensely misleading” and unfair. Traditional meat groups have made it clear they don’t want the new companies using their product name. Kevin…
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
…there will be powerful resistance. But it certainly is a step in the right direction. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine….
The California Kitchen: Vegetarian Colcannon Potatoes
…meaty dish) Vegetarian Colcannon Potatoes 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…
New BeeWhere Program to Provide Better Protection of Bee Hives
…have to notify the beekeeper…but now it’s just come to light that system wasn’t working because we didn’t have the beekeepers there to register,” said Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner and…
NCC Says USDA Must Take Part in Regulation of Cell-Cultured Meat Products
…ingredients used in meat and poultry products are safe for use in food through FDA’s authority over food additives. Additionally, FDA has experience with similar food production technologies, such as…
Celebrating Spinach Lovers Month
…add it to your eggs in the morning, or use it as a fresh bed for your salad during the day, it packs a big healthy punch. I’m Cathy Isom……
The Western View: The Blob is Back
…As of mid-October it hasn’t even froze once yet in Anchorage, which is very rare. It’s only froze once in Nome, and Fairbanks is still bathed in sunshine. The sunny…
EPA Chief Says E15 Expansion Doesn’t Need Congress
…lawsuit to block the move. “We do have the authority to move forward on E15,” Wheeler says. “I’d hope the oil industry would join us in helping make U.S. biofuel…
Beagle Brigade Helping Protect Homeland Pork
…Border Protection) Concern over ASF is not new. It is a long-standing disease found in countries around the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. However, confirmation of cases in China and…
U.S. Suspends Pork Imports from Poland
…spread of serious livestock diseases. The USDA also says a second facility in Poland is under review. African Swine Fever is continuing to spread rapidly in parts of Europe and…
Online Grocery Sales to Quadruple
…first time. Those who are already online shopping are predicted to increase their purchase rate. The fuel for the online grocery boom is coming from increasing smartphone use, better websites…
Agri View: BFTP-The Farm Family Dog
…Many rural young people go to college on scholarships awarded in recognition of special talent and abilities. Cattle win prizes. So do hogs, sheep, even chickens. I think it is…