…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….
Brazil Opens Market for U.S. Corn Imports
…needed to open Brazil for U.S. corn exports. The U.S. Grains Council says Brazil has faced a significant shortfall in its current corn crop, particularly in its second winter crop;…
The California Kitchen: Garden Vegetable Eggless Quiche
…the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. agnet-tomato-5 For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
Commentary: Two Examples Demonstrate Regulatory Overreach
…Westboro, Mo., is the president of the Missouri Farm Bureau and a member of the AFBF board of directors. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Safe Food During Power Outage
…no longer safe. From: USDA It is a good time to think about emergency planning for any disaster or emergency. Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make an Emergency Communication Plan. Weather can…
Pesticide Pilot Program is Twofold
…being used. Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Eric Lauritzen spoke with AgNet West and said their new program is a two part initiative. “It’s providing additional information, increasing the level of…
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
…consideration by ABC and CNN. The proposed question: “The U.S. is set to miss its 2025 environmental targets. Given that animal agriculture produces 51 percent of greenhouse-gas emissions, will you…
Early-Autumn Weather Affects Coastal Crops
…hour; combined with high temperatures and low humidity, the winds make irrigation difficult if not impossible. It was sweltering in Monterey County as well, but not enough to cause much…
New Toolkit for Teachers
…serve healthy, MyPlate-inspired meals to kids. That’s almost $168 million invested in the local economy! USDA’s Farm to School Census website has more information about school districts’ use of local…
Almond Board: Achievement Award Nominations Due
…the almond board is looking for. “The Almond Achievement Award is meant to honor a person in our California almond industry who has a longstanding, direct involvement with the industry,”…
New Rules Governing Use of Fumigant Pesticide 1,3-D
…agriculture.” 1,3-D is a fumigant pesticide that is injected into the soil to sterilize it before the crop is planted. In 2007, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency classified it as…
Thaw Food with Water
…no more, because it’s actually OK to thaw frozen foods using water instead. The best way to thaw frozen meat or fish is to put it in cold water. Make…
Cargill Sales and Net Earnings Higher in 2016
…due to weather-related incidents. The segment’s new aqua nutrition unit offset part of the impact with its overall sales strength. Cargill wants to grow its protein portfolio, so it purchased…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Phyllo Tart
…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 Untamed Chef IG: untamedchef777…