…(RVOs) for that year have been finalized. As a result, any volumes covered by such exemptions are lost. But EPA’s continued use of its regulation in the face of its…
Pest Prevention Programs Allowed to Continue
…the Japanese Beetle in Northern California. The summary decision affected several different programs, including some of the work being done on ACP and HLB concerns in Southern California. Industry groups…
USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…the CRP continuous signup or CRP grasslands should contact their USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit www.farmers.gov. More information on CRP can be found at www.fsa.usda.gov/crp….
US Sales of California Wine Increased in 2017
…California wineries shipped 241 million nine-liter cases in 2017, representing 60 percent of the entire wine market in the U.S. In the overall global market, including the U.S., wine shipments…
Target Date Set for Senate Farm Bill Introduction
…could delay consideration. Roberts did reiterate that the House version of the farm bill wouldn’t pass in the Senate because he’ll need 60 votes to avoid a filibuster. The House…
The California Kitchen: Milk Chocolate Mushroom Rocky Road
…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 IG: untamedchef777…
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss, Other Disasters
…to an eligible event. Previously, the program only covered financial loss for livestock death above normal mortality. Producers interested in LIP or ELAP should contact their local USDA service center….
Liquid Fertilizer Made From Waste
…If it’s been treated with non-organic stuff, it might be better not to use it on the garden. Freshly cut grass soaked in water or rainwater for a few days…
Ethanol Coalition Sues EPA Over Secretive RFS Waivers
…cover of night,” says Jennings. “We cannot sit by and allow the EPA to violate the RFS, which requires increasing the use of renewable fuels in the U.S.” From the…
Humane Society of the U.S. Rating is Downgraded Again
…the Humane Society of the U.S. to a D rating in its most recent rankings, thanks in part to its highly inefficient spending practices. The downgrade comes just a few…
Nation’s Number Two Milk Processor Continues to Close Plants
…the downsizing. U.S. milk production is continuing to climb as the demand for fluid milk wanes. That’s been hard on Dean’s bottom line as the company reported a year-over-year eight…
The California Kitchen: Mushroom Mardi Gras Mole
…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…
Dairy Groups Ask for Original Oversight
…would create unacceptable commercial inequities in our industry. Our exporters face a lot of roadblocks around the world, particularly in the EU market. We look forward to working with FDA…
Research Funding Recently Approved for Grapevine Viruses
…three-cornered alfalfa hopper. Other research has looked at grapevine virus management in the Lodi area, along with the identification of cultivars and rootstocks that have resistance to vine mealybug. Funding…