…minimum wage costs and new overtime requirements in the coming years.” The legal precedent for mandatory travel compensation was decided back in 2000. The court made a clear distinction between…
Agri View: Plastic Destruction
…How often do you use a plastic straw? What do you do with it when you are finished? It doesn’t really matter. It generally winds up in our oceans. I…
The Western View: El Niño Winter Ahead?
…a weak El Niño event. Which means what exactly? I think it means winter is coming and we don’t know exactly what to expect. According to my Farmer’s Almanac, it’s…
National Dairy Council New Product Competition Underway
…are among the top motivators across gender and age groups. The deadline for submissions is January 14th. For more information, visit USDairy.com. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The California Kitchen: Whole Hog Untamed
…TT S+P 3 C Apple Cider Whole Hog Untamed 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…
USDA Partners with Communities to Support Opioid Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Opportunities in Rural America
…recovery for individuals and families dealing with substance misuse and mental health issues. It also provides community education and community support. Hazlett announced that USDA is making investments today in…
Edible Hedges You Need to Grow
Currants You need to grow something for privacy. Why not combine food and privacy together? Cathy Isom has some ideas about hedges or shrubs you could grow in your yard…
USDA, FDA Announce Joint Public Meeting on Use of Animal Cell Culture Technology
…will be held on Oct. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Jefferson Auditorium in the U.S. Department of…
What’s Next for E-Verify Immigration System
…out the current I-9 system. Provisions of the Act would make it easier for employers to know if the documentation offered to prove immigration status is legitimate. That’s one of…
Swine Fever Spreads; FAO Calls Emergency Meeting
…of the new cases in China have appeared over the past week, increasing concerns about the rising speed of the infection. The Swine Health Information Center reported on September 3rd…
USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse
…There is $8,250,000 in available funding for the ROTA program. Proposed projects cannot exceed $550,000 in total costs (direct and indirect). The application deadline is Sept. 20, 2018. Please see…
Water Works: Using Subsurface Drip Irrigation in Alfalfa Production
…irrigation,” said Putnam. “I would recommend that growers really take a very concentrated view of gopher management if they’re going to tackle drip irrigation.” Listen to Putnam’s interview below….
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
…advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force. To view the report in its entirety, please view…