…on NIFA’s FINI webpage following the webinar. Two previously-funded projects include Market Umbrella in New Orleans and Heritage Ranch, Inc., in Honaunau, Hawaii. Market Umbrella is increasing access to fresh…
Succession Plans can Assure Farms Stay in the Family
…the family,” he said. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Christine Souza is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at csouza@cfbf.com….
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
…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….
International Policy Development Needs Family Farmers and Ranchers
…work carried out by international bodies like the World Trade Organization. It is important that producers are involved in international discussions at the formative stages to help advise the policies…
USCA Opposes CME Proposed Changes to Live Cattle Futures
…the many issues currently within the futures market, not the settlement process.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image Credit: Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Felix Lipov / Shutterstock.com…
The California Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts
…directions, listen to today’s 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…
NCGA: Scholarship Opportunities to Young Farmers
…provides supporters with tools and information to educate and inform others about corn and the top issues confronting our nation’s corn growers. It is available for both Apple and Android…
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…land in agricultural use through the agricultural land easement component (ACEP-ALE). USDA published an interim final rule on February 27, 2015 and accepted public comments through May 28, 2015. USDA…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…$59,994 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Calif., $60,000 University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., $60,000 Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services, Honolulu, Hawaii, $60,000 Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill., $146,893 Third…
U.S – Mexico Establish Committee to Support Organic Trade Partnership
…of organic products traded between the U.S. and Mexico.” Starmer In October 2013, Mexico published implementing guidelines and regulations for organic production and marketing, which will be fully implemented in…
Orchard Wood Recycling Offers Disposal Option
…huge machine,” Holtz said. “It’s a 50-ton rock crusher that basically drives forward and grinds up the tree, and then it drives backward. It reduces its head into the ground….
Western View: The Most Dangerous Highway?
…wonder about the company that put together the report. It’s called ValuePenguin, and specializes in personal financial analysis. The data they used for this study doesn’t make sense. The report…
Gardens Good for Climate
…you’re reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2 kilograms, compared to buying from the store. Interestingly, their study also found that composting at home didn’t necessarily calculate to greenhouse gas savings….
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
…the presence of GMO ingredients in all products in which such ingredients remain. Looking further into the future, Dannon’s ambition is to also evolve the other brands in its portfolio,…