…NASA, NIFA, and other federal agencies on topics such as science and arts education, mental health and fitness, bullying and social media, and other current challenges. Since 2009, USDA has…
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…angle on the problem. I know this rancher well, as he happens to be my older brother, so I was prepared for just about anything to come out of his…
Conaway Disappointed With USDA Midnight Rule-Making
…“I plan to closely review the rules, but stand committed to working with industry, the incoming Secretary of Agriculture, and my colleagues in the House and Senate to ensure that…
USDA Revises Guidance on Date Labeling
…Docket Clerk, Patriots Plaza III, 355 E St. S.W., 8-163A, Mailstop 3782, Washington, DC 20250-3700. All comments submitted must include docket number FSIS-2016-0044. FSIS will accept comments for 60 days….
Summer Bee Loss Concerning, Remains Unknown
…to replace those loses, what bee keepers need to do is take a live colony, split it in half, buy a queen, insert it into the other colony, and you’ve…
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…shares on November 7, 2016, the record date for the special meeting, were voted in favor of the merger. Monsanto shareowners also approved the proposal to approve, on an advisory…
The California Kitchen: Masa Dough
…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 Untamed…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…trees, grapes, berries, citrus, hops, sweet potatoes, and roses free of targeted plant pathogens and pests. The Farm Bill provided $62.5 million for these programs in fiscal year (FY) 2017,…
Funding for Food, Energy, and Water Systems Research
…to: Advance our understanding of the food-energy-water system through quantitative, predictive and computational modeling, including support for relevant cyberinfrastructure, Develop real-time, cyber-enabled interfaces that improve understanding of the behavior of…
Syngenta Class Action Lawsuit Moving Forward
A class-action lawsuit against Syngenta regarding rejected exports is likely to head to trial next year, as scheduled. Online publication Agri-Pulse reports the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals declined to…
Agri View: Food Inspection
…facility that is licensed to operate. But our own government officials say there is need to more, and better, food inspection service. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner…
The California Kitchen: Tamales
…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…
EPA to Reduce Diesel Emission
…and replace old, polluting diesel vehicles and equipment, including school buses, trucks, agriculture and port equipment, and generators. The Diesel Emission Reduction Act program is administered by the EPA’s West…
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…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…