…user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and…
National 4-H Council, AFBF Establish Partnership
…agriculture industry.” The Council-AFBF partnership will formally kick off in 2017. “Farm Bureau has a long history of investing in young people with a demonstrated interest in not only farming…
Stronger Standards for Applying the Riskiest Pesticides
…the benefits of this rule to include fewer acute pesticide incidents to people, reduced chronic exposure and reduced incidents of ecological harm from pesticide use. States and Tribes may issue…
Water Bill with Drought Relief on Presidentβs Desk
…vote against the bill, however the senate succeeded in passing it 78-21. In a statement before the vote, McCarthy countered Boxer and said, “This is an important moment for California,…
CDFA Announces Vacancies
…strong relationship between CDFA and the nursery industry in order to secure the industry’s future. The Board facilitates communication between state and federal regulators and the nursery industry, and it…
China Proposes New Food Safety Rules on Imports
…a push by China to increase its oversight of the country’s large food supply chain. The new rule for shipping food imports into China will require imports to have health…
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
…is well above a year ago. In recent years, early-season U.S. corn export commitments have not been a robust indicator of final exports, and it is expected that the U.S….
The California Kitchen: Sugar Cookies
…agnet-christmas-sweets-5-2016 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 TV and apple TV Follow Albert…
LBAM Quarantine Boundary Update
…boundary appeals. If interested in receiving notifications, please sign up for regulatory updates through the email notification ListServ at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/subscriptions/index.html#planthealth. For questions regarding the regulations or map, please email Dayna…
USDA Prepares for 2017 Census of Agriculture
…and influence decisions that will shape the future of the industry in this country. “NACS plays an integral role in getting a complete count of U.S. agriculture,” said NASS Census…
Incentives for Conservation Reserve Program Participants
…Jackson, Miss. In addition to Pfaff, those in attendance included FSA Mississippi State Executive Director Michael R. Sullivan; Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Kurt Readus; and Office of Senator…
High School, College Students Unaware of Ag Jobs Available
…technology-driven. The survey questioned 1,000 respondents and found 45 percent were interested in technology careers, while 40 percent were interested in arts and entertainment careers. To raise awareness of the…
The California Kitchen: Lemon Scones
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The 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,…
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…organic market news and simplified microloans. To learn more about USDA support for organic agriculture, visit www.usda.gov/organic. Since 2009, USDA has invested $19 billion in research both intramural and extramural….




















