…58 cotton organizations was recently sent to Appropriations Committee leaders outlining this policy and the immediate need for it. The letter is on the NCC’s website at http://www.cotton.org/issues/2017/upload/17cseedapplet.pdf. “The NCC…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
…in ways that make economic sense. Sustainable Conservation believes common ground is California’s most important resource. suscon.org For application information, please visit leopoldconservationaward.org. Share this Post Soil Health, Water, and…
Florida Teacher Calls Ag Students “Murderers”
…harass FFA members. A direct investigation says Allison is on a mission to eradicate the animal agriculture program because of his animal rights beliefs. Allison adds that he won’t stop…
Perdue Convinces Trump not to Terminate NAFTA
…the Secretary of Commerce in doing so. Daily Caller Dot Com reports that just days after taking office, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue persuaded the President to change his mind after…
Almond Growers Check Effects of Rain at Bloom
…on 900,000 bearing acres. Christine Souza is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at csouza@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Trump Administration Commits to Continued Staunch Defense of U.S. Food and Beverage Manufacturers Using Common Food Names
…particularly by the European Union (EU). The report highlighted ongoing threats to U.S. companies that legally use common food names both within the United States and in global trade. USTR’s…
Almond Matters: Spider Mite Timing
…when the conditions are hotter and dryer.” Usually, May and into June is the time mite populations are building up. Clay said with most miticides, that is the best time…
The California Kitchen: Creamy Baked Peas with Three Cheese Au Gratin
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen 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…
ARS Geneticist Edward Buckler Receives First National Academy of Sciences Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences
…to improve critical traits that enhance food security. Buckler, an NAS member, works at the ARS Plant, Soil and Nutrition Research Unit in Ithaca, New York. He began his large-scale…
USDA Seeks Nominees for American Egg Board
…appointed each year in order to provide continuity in policy. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served by its industry. Since 1966, Congress has authorized…
Natural Make-up
Cathy Isom looks into the world of natural make-up. She gives you some foods that you can eat and also wear. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
USDA Removes Database on Animal Mistreatment
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture shut down a database that includes information about mistreated, injured, or killed farm animals. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service cited privacy…
Red Meat Demand Remaining Strong
…back in the 1970’s. The 40-million pound drop in boneless frozen beef also set a record for March. Pork also made some historic drops too. Bone-in ham stocks dropped by…
The California Kitchen: Ravioli of Sauted Peas with Lobster and Creamy Wine Sauce
…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 IG:…