…of farmers and ranchers, including family members. The land that is eligible for the early termination is among the least environmentally sensitive land enrolled in CRP. This change to the…
National Alfalfa Checkoff Launches on January 1st
The National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance will launch its first ever alfalfa checkoff on January first. The initiative is called the U.S. Alfalfa Farmer Research Initiative, designed to help offset…
Report Projects Global Beef Demand Up Through 2020
…tons in 2020. The Asian-Pacific region is expected to be the largest regional market for beef. Growing disposable incomes in China and increasing demand for beef should be a key…
No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…biobased products through USDA’s BioPreferred program; and invested $64 billion in infrastructure and community facilities to help improve the quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/results….
Christmas Tree Recycling
…nearest place is to drop off the tree if curbside pickup is not an option. Another option is finding a non-profit agency in your area that offers tree pickup and…
Sodexo Food Service Announces New Animal Welfare Standards
…production being exported to other countries. Those numbers come from Sodexo Vice President of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Ted Monk, who says, “Sodexo is committed to improving the treatment of…
December Dairy Market Report
…been rising due to an improving world market for dairy ingredients. This has helped lift U.S. producer milk prices, starting from when they bottomed out in May. However,the average all-milk…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…industry in a leadership role. With this leadership comes responsibility. Additional investment will allow ABC to take a leadership role by investing in and accelerating research that will address concerns…
National Eggnog Day
…every year on Christmas Eve. From: Punchbowl,com Eggnog is one of the most popular beverages served during the holidays, so it is very appropriate that this occasion is celebrated on…
The California Kitchen: Carrot fritters
…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 J. Hernandez…
The Western View: Christmas
…cause a fire. The tinsel is just too tempting, especially for cats. If they ingest the tinsel they could suffer stomach and GI tract problems. A blocked intestine would need…
U.S. Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 4 Percent
…from the same time period one year earlier. From September through November 2016, U.S. hog and pig producers weaned a record high average of 10.63 pigs per litter. U.S. hog…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…production, reduce food waste, and increase food safety,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “These investments in cyber physical systems will improve efficiencies across the agricultural industry.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy The…
Agri View: Favorite Cut of Beef
…comes across my desk. I try to read it all but sometimes I just give up. Here is an example. What is the favorite cut of beef served on the…