…this crop protection tool endangers agricultural industries and is expected to have wide economic impacts. Given the court’s incorrect assessment of the scientific evidence, we thank the Department of Justice…
USDA Outlines Next Steps for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability
…traceability efforts across the country. While electronic ID is critical for advancing traceability, it’s important to emphasize USDA will not dictate the use of a specific tag technology. Different industries…
CDFA Accepting 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
…a technical review. Successful applicants will be invited to submit a detailed grant proposal in Phase II of the process. Grant awards will range from $50,000 to $450,000 per project…
High-Yield Farming May Be Better for Environment Than Previously Believed
…and European wheat. The results suggest that more intensive production methods require less land, cause less soil loss, consume less water and may result in the production of fewer pollutants….
The California Kitchen: Parm Crisp with Baby Scallop
…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 on: Facebook,…
Bayer Files Appeal to California Glyphosate Ruling
…damages. The company is looking to overturn a $289 million-dollar jury award in August. It’s the first of thousands of cases filed by farmers, gardeners, and others who claim Bayer’s…
Foreign Market Development Faces Funding Gap
Organizations that use government funds to promote U.S. commodity purchases in foreign countries could face some funding challenges in the near future. The Hagstrom Report says that will likely happen…
USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program
…eligible commodities is now open and runs through Jan. 15, 2019, with information and instructions provided at www.farmers.gov/mfp. The MFP is established under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit…
Canada Farmers Say Dairy Not a Bargaining Chip in Negotiations
…elections which come in about a year. They say Canada’s market is too small to accommodate U.S. overproduction, saying the Class Seven milk targeted by President Donald Trump is’t worth…
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
…who know the children best. “School officials have expertise critical to the conversation of school meal reform,” said Perdue. “USDA is committed to giving schools the common sense flexibilities they…
The California Kitchen: Olive Oil Whipped Potatoes
…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 Chef…
Agri View: UAV Popularity
…places in the field. It has proved especially beneficial to California’s grape farmers. It carries a heavier load, which extends its use significantly. Here is a major point. You don’t…
The Western View: “Snake-Oil” Weathermen
…living rooms. Or maybe, there is less to the story. Maybe they are not in as much danger as they seem. Hurricane Florence blew in the Carolinas with a vengeance,…
Tariffs Harming Ag Equipment Makers
More tariffs in the tit-for-tat trade war between the U.S. and China means more suffering for agriculture and agricultural equipment makers. Feeling the brunt of the trade war since it…