…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….
FSA County Committee Elections to Begin
…FSA County Committee members serve FSA offices nationwide. Each committee has three to 11 elected members who serve three-year terms of office. One-third of county committee seats are up for…
Pesticide Conversations Already Happening with Schools
…We already know that the communication is happening and we are just doing it now officially through the computer.” Arroyo said many counties made changes when the hearings began several…
Turkey Hotline Busy
…Hotline – at 1-888-M-P Hotline (1-888-674-6854), chat online with one of the food safety experts (available weekdays between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) or go online to askKaren.gov….
Support for Oklahoma “Right to Farm” Amendment Drops
…com report says the amendment had 53 percent support in a survey done during the summer by a group called SoonerPoll. The group said support for the amendment dropped to…
TPP Headed for Ratification in Japan
…the trade deal will likely be ratified during the current session of the Japanese Parliament. The website Asia dot Nikkei (Nee-kay) dot com says the Japanese public still seems to…
The California Kitchen: Sweet and Sour Raisel Chicken
…National Raisin 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…
Project to Expand Green Business in California
…that helps businesses adopt green practices. The program has expanded to support sustainable businesses in economically-disadvantaged communities. To receive Green Business certification, companies must demonstrate how they conserve resources and…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…provide new conservation opportunities through its competitive Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the department will invest up to $25 million for projects that…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…rural America.” “American farmers and ranchers raise the best agricultural products in the world. Their livelihoods, families, and communities depend on fair, enforceable trade rules in order to export those…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…food animal veterinary services at least 30 percent of the time. Type 3 shortage areas are dedicated to public practice and awardees must commit at least 49 percent of their…
November Pumpkin Picking
Cathy Isom fills you in about one of the best times to buy pumpkins is after Halloween, but what you buy depends on what you’re using that pumpkin for. That’s…
Canada Investigating Bovine Tuberculosis
Around 30 farms in southeastern Alberta, Canada are under quarantine as Canada attempts to track down cattle exposed to bovine tuberculosis (TB). CBC News of Canada reports the investigation stems…
Agri View: Holiday Traditions
…the birds you buy, if it is frozen, will likely be one that was grown last year. That is another thing that become traditional. And it is necessary for our…