…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…
Notice of Availability of Proposed Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
…agencies and poultry industry members. During its meetings and Biennial Conferences, the Committee discusses significant poultry health issues and makes recommendations to improve the NPIP. However, while changes in diagnostic…
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
…toxin-producing E. coli bacteria including new and emerging serotypes has been developed. Adequate blood zinc levels are vital to higher T-cell counts and better immune response in older adults. But…
NCC Releases Economic Outlook
…a modest increase in U.S. mill use to 3.4 million bales. Campiche noted that export markets continue to be the primary outlet for U.S. raw fiber. In recent years, U.S….
The California Kitchen: Garlic Scalloped Potatoes
…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…
Midweek Valentine’s a Boon for Growers
…have done well with them. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation.Kevin Hecteman is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at khecteman@cfbf.com….
California Preliminary Grape Crush Report
…up 3.3 percent from 2015 at $765.34 per ton. The entire Grape Crush Report is available online at www.nass.usda.gov/ca. The Final Grape Crush Report will be released March 10, 2017….
USDA Announces Recommended Decision on California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…published in the Federal Register on Tues., Feb. 14, 2017. A public inspection copy of the recommended decision is on the Federal Register’s website. The marketing area of the recommended…
APHIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
…into the United States. Extending the comment period will allow interested persons time to review the new information and to submit comments by the new closing date of March 20,…