…new goals complement what those sectors are already doing, and will help increase traceability across the entire industry. USDA is committed to continued discussion and collaboration to ensure we coordinate…
CDFA Accepting 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process…
High-Yield Farming May Be Better for Environment Than Previously Believed
…hundreds of investigations into four sizeable food sectors which make up significant portions of the global production of each commodity such as European dairy, Latin American beef, Asian paddy rice,…
The California Kitchen: Parm Crisp with Baby Scallop
…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 Albert on: Facebook,…
Bayer Files Appeal to California Glyphosate Ruling
…chemical causes cancer sent shares sharply lower. According to the company’s court filing, Bayer wants a California judge to overturn the jury verdict, order a new trial, or reduce the…
USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program
…eligible commodities is now open and runs through Jan. 15, 2019, with information and instructions provided at www.farmers.gov/mfp. The MFP is established under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit…
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
…who know the children best. “School officials have expertise critical to the conversation of school meal reform,” said Perdue. “USDA is committed to giving schools the common sense flexibilities they…
The California Kitchen: Olive Oil Whipped Potatoes
…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 Chef…
The Western View: “Snake-Oil” Weathermen
…apply to them so they can come and go in the danger zone as they please, to get the facts for those of us at home, safely watching from our…
The California Kitchen: Beer Cheese and Potato
…TT Dark Ale TT Cheese Blend TT Dry Chive Beer Cheese and Potato For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
USDA Announces Investment to Expand Markets for Specialty Crop and Other Farmers
…49 projects supporting direct producer-to-consumer marketing projects such as farmers markets, community-supported agriculture programs, roadside stands, and agri-tourism through the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP). A 2015 FMPP grant enabled…
U.S. Ag Coalition Sponsors U.S.-Cuba Business Meetings
A coalition of agriculture groups plan a U.S.-Cuba ag business conference in November. The U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Business Conference, according to organizers, comes at a time when U.S. agriculture needs to…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Dijon Potato Salad
…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 Albert on: Facebook,…
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
…directs Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to make investments in rural communities with the greatest infrastructure needs. Eligible rural communities and water districts can apply online for funding to maintain, modernize…