…or piled up in a corner somewhere. If you’re not recycling them, consider upcycling instead. With a little bit of thought, scissors, ribbon and some glue, you can take those…
Group Files FTC Complaint Against HSUS
…fundraising as “educational” expenses in order to seem more efficient with donations. The CCF also says that, in spite of its name, the Humane Society of the U.S. is not…
Making Your Holiday Meals Waste Free
…real plates, glasses and silverware instead of disposables. And, be sure to compost all food scraps and other organic materials instead of tossing them in the trash. I’m Cathy Isom……
United States Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 2 Percent
…from the same time period one year earlier. From September 2017 through November 2017, U.S. hog and pig producers weaned an average of 10.74 pigs per litter. U.S. hog producers…
Setting Aside Money In Case of NAFTA Failure?
…assistance is the last thing the agriculture industry wants. “Farmers don’t want more money from the federal treasury,” he adds, “they want their money to come from the marketplace.” From…
Expanding U.S. Commodity Markets Top Priority for USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service
…AMS export certification programs were a key component in the reopening of the market for U.S. beef exports to China for the first time in 13 years. Since mid-June, U.S….
NASS Research, Survey, and Technology Advancements in 2017 Serve U.S. Agriculture
…involved in running a farm enterprise. Responses are due in February 2018. The census of agriculture is a complete count of all U.S. farms, ranches, and those who operate them….
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…producers across America. “We’ve seen recent challenges in farm income and commodity prices,” said Dr. Robert Johansson, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for the Farm Production and Conservation mission area. “The…
ELD Waiver Available to Agriculture Haulers
…into effect on December 18. The waiver will be valid until March 18, 2018, when it is set to expire. FMCSA indicated that granting the waiver was a way to…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…if a pesticide is detected for which no tolerance has been established. However, a sample with an illegal pesticide residue does not necessarily indicate a potential health concern. In 2016,…
USDA Expands Flexibility, Encourages Program Integration in SNAP Administration
…the use of technology, and spur innovation. USDA recently approved requests from Michigan followed by Louisiana, and this guidance reflects the Department’s interest in considering other similar state requests. “State…
Improvements to Crop Insurance continue in 2018
USDA Strengthens Crop Insurance Program to keep Rural Economy Viable Changes to the Federal crop insurance program initiated in 2017 will continue into 2018. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…
Medfly Quarantine in San Mateo County
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) along with the San Mateo County Agricultural Commissioner’s office to address the issue. The quarantine area measures…
Egg Supply Dropping Prices, Pressuring Cage-Free Market
…2015 avian flu outbreak. More than 229 major food companies following the outbreak pledged to use cage-free eggs by 2025. Meanwhile, total table egg production is expected to return to…