…gills or skin of fish and eventually kills them. Read more about this research in the February 2017 issue of AgResearch magazine. ARS is USDA’s chief in-house scientific research agency….
USDA Seeks Nominators to American Lamb Board
…the individuals served by its industry and is seeking additional nominating organizations to ensure a diverse set of candidates is nominated for all research and promotion boards. For additional information…
Conaway Praises New Initiative Aimed at Clarifying Product Date Labels
…and retail industries tackling this issue head on. Not every issue warrants a legislative fix, and I think this industry-led, voluntary approach to standardizing date labels is a prime example.”…
CDFA Selects Organizations to Provide Technical Assistance to SWEEP Applicants
…of SWEEP and the implementation of efficient irrigation systems to save water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For a schedule of technical assistance workshops and locations, please visit www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/sweep/ A…
$1.7 Million to Support Research at Tribal Colleges and Universities
…the lens of both scientific and indigenous knowledge. NIFA invests in and advances innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s integrated…
Seneca Valley Virus Disease Reports Increasing
…known. Because vesicular diseases are clinically indistinguishable, disinfection protocols for FMDV should be followed even if SVV is suspected. This includes use of: sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, 0.2% citric acid,…
Roberts Joins Bipartisan Bill to Relieve Farmers of Redundant Regulation
…Clean Water Act and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding pesticide use in or near navigable waters. The bill was introduced by Idaho Republican…
The California Kitchen: Almond Raisel Bark
…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 the…
USDA Seeks Nominators to Cattlemen’s Beef Board
…type of members represented (i.e., beef or cattle importers, etc.); annual import volume in pounds of beef and beef products and/or the number of head of cattle; the stability and…
APHIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule
…the permit process for low risk organisms, and update requirements for the import of foreign soil. The proposed rule is available in the Federal Register. The deadline to submit comments…
50th World Ag Expo in Central Valley
The 50th anniversary World Ag Expo begins today at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. There are more than 1400 exhibits, with 26 million square feet of exhibit space. Last year…
New FARM Program Environmental Stewardship Module Helps Measure Improvements in Dairy Sustainability
…farmers with useful information that can help them improve their farms efficiency and use fewer natural resources, all while saving money.” FARM ES provides a comprehensive estimate of the greenhouse…
Cotton Acres Forecasted to Increase 10 Percent
…million bales. The majority of the global stocks decline is due to China’s reduced inventories. While China’s increased consumption of reserve stocks has bolstered mill use in 2016, it also…
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Covered Pistachios
…get the cooking directions, listen to today’s 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…