…As they pollinate plants that reproduce through pollination. And these plants feed our animals, birds and insects. Some ways to help the bee population include planting bee-friendly plants in your…
Agri View: Guayule Crop
Guayule Image Courtesy: USDA Everett Griner talks about growing Guayule making progress in the U.S. in today’s Agri View. Guayule Crop I think it is called Guayule. It is a…
Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
…proposed rule. Reopening the comment period will allow interested persons time to review the new information and to submit comments by the new closing date of February 16, 2017. Various…
No Significant Impact for Giant Reed Biological Control Agent
…ticks that spread bovine babesiosis, a devastating and costly cattle disease. In addition, the infestations impede law enforcement activities on the international border. Federal, state, and private entities who conduct…
Proposal to Establish a New Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a proposal for a new industry-funded research and promotion program. The proposed Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order would cover…
APHIS Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule
…of a plant pest to include organisms of unknown risk if those organisms are similar to known plant pests. Allow the use of general web-based permits for importation and interstate…
Five Myths About the Veterinary Feed Directive
…important antibiotics for use in animal feed and drinking water. Medically important antibiotics are those used in treating human diseases as well. Chris Richards, Oklahoma State University Extension, is a…
Senate Resolution Would Roll Back WOTUS
…agriculture industry reacted negatively to the rule, calling it a prime example of government overreach. In a statement this week, Fischer called WOTUS completely unprecedented. “This rule would hurt all…
The California Kitchen: Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Honey Dates
…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 TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert…
Changes Aimed at Ending the Inhumane Practice of Horse Soring
…and auctions that elect to use inspection services, must appoint and retain a HPI to inspect horses. Beginning January 1, 2018, the regulatory provisions applicable to Horse Industry Organization and…
Funding to Foster the Agricultural Science Workforce
…an internship program training St. Louis, Mo., teens in urban agriculture and community leadership. Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa, expanded its Mobile Precision Ag Lab, a traveling high…
Evaluating Chemicals that May Pose Risk
…a series of public meetings held in August 2016. If EPA identifies unreasonable risk in the evaluation, it is required to eliminate that risk through regulations. Under TSCA the agency…
Minimum Wage, Truck Exemption Among New Laws
…aboard as a co-sponsor. Kevin Hecteman is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at khecteman@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
USDA Expands Grasslands Conservation Program
…not selected in a ranking period are rolled over into the next ranking period. Small livestock operations or other farming and ranching operations interested in participating in CRP Grasslands should…