…youth seeking employment or already employed in agricultural production. “Agricultural safety and access are key to a thriving agricultural community,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “Through our investments in AgrAbility,…
National Clean Out Refrigerator Day
…food. If you haven’t eaten your frozen leftovers by now, you never will. If you have curbside composting with your garbage service, you can compost your food and even paper…
The California Kitchen: Gravy
…Cup Cornstarch ¼ Cup Water To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. Thanksgiving Gravy For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
NASCAR Will Surpass 10 Million Miles on Biofuel
At the end of its current season, NASCAR will surpass 10 million competition miles on Sunoco (sun-know’-co) Green E15, a biofuel blended with 15 percent American-made ethanol. The miles have…
Canada Makes Big Investment in Dairy Industry
…away with all the damage they say will be caused by the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Trade Agreement, or CETA. The Dairy Farmers of Canada say CETA will result in up…
EPA Will Not Change Biofuels Program
…A Reuters article says several groups wanted the Agency to begin a full rule-making process in order to change the “point of obligation” requirement in the Renewable Fuels Standard. The…
The California Kitchen: Garlic Scalloped Potatoes
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. Ag Net Garlic 5 2016 For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
Ranchers see Better Pastures, Tough Markets
A series of storms this fall has promoted healthy grass growth on the range for grazing cattle, but improved feed conditions come as cattle prices remain in a slump and…
Environmental Regulations Early GOP Target
…the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan on “Day One” in office. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan thinks regulatory relief for citizens should come quickly after Trump moves into…
Acreage Planting Switch Possible in 2017
Some experts are predicting more soybeans and less corn will go in the ground during the 2017 planting season. An Ag Web Dot Com report says the extent of the…
The California Kitchen: Pickled Garlic Cloves with Sweet Peppers
…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, Google…
Mushroom Council Members Named
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed three members to serve on the Mushroom Council. The appointees will serve 3-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2017, and ending on Dec. 31, 2019. Reappointed…
Pesticide Data Program Summary Released
…2015 report includes data from over 10,000 samples, giving consumers confidence that the products they buy for their families are safe and wholesome.” Each year, USDA and EPA work together…
Incentives to Grow the Bioeconomy and Improve Forest Health
…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….