…spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When weather permits, February can be a great month for getting that garden in order as you prepare for what is…
Legislation Designed to Save Pollinators Introduced in House
…in order to protect our pollinators.” McGovern says that protecting pollinators is essential to the sustainability of our nation’s food supply. Studies estimate that one of every three bites of…
The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…Citrus Industry Magazine. Check us out on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. Image credit: Nutria or coypu myocastor coypus/By Eustis Christine, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons…
Syngenta Acquires Satellite Imagery Innovator
Syngenta has acquired FarmShots, Inc., a North Carolina-based innovator of high-resolution satellite imagery that detects plant health by analyzing absorbed light from field images. In a company news release (see…
Secretary Perdue Confirmed as 2018 Commodity Classic Keynote Speaker
…who was a member of the harrowing 1993 military mission in Somalia that was recounted in the movie Blackhawk Down. Learn more about the event at www.commodityclassic.com. From the National…
Former Ag Trade Negotiator Says Much Work Left on NAFTA
…of U.S. corn. Vetter noted that before NAFTA there was little competition for the U.S. as an ag supplier to Mexico. However, she noted that competitors such as Australia, New…
USDA Helps Dairy and Beef Industries Reach More Domestic and Global Markets
…standards and programs. AWAP is a voluntary service for industry organizations that evaluates animal welfare standards for conformance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Specification (TS) 34700 – Animal…
The California Kitchen: Rocky Road
…Walnuts 1/2 C Marshmallows 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…
Feeding Minds Press Will Focus on Accurate Agriculture Books for Children
…to families and educators.” More information about Feeding Minds Press and the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture can be found at feedingmindspress.com. Email inquiries may be sent to info@feedingmindspress.com….
Secretary of Agriculture Hears California Concerns at World Ag Expo
…opportunity to address Secretary Perdue with some of the concerns of the agricultural community. Before the meeting began, Secretary Perdue was made an honorary World Ag Expo volunteer and noted…
The California Kitchen: Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Cluster
…T Olive Oil 3/4 C Hazelnut’s 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…
Canada: 73 Percent of U.S. Milk Price is Subsidized
…website Dairy Herd Dot Com says Canada has issued a report that says the U.S. should examine its own dairy subsidies before pointing the finger at Canada. Dairy Farmers of…
Sales Closing Dates Near for Most Crops
…Coverage is available for nearly every commodity, including fruit, vegetable, and organic, with crop specific plans or the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection policy. Sales closing dates vary by crop, state, and…
The California Kitchen: Abuelita Mocha Chocolate Truffle
…C Heavy Cream 1/4 C Cocoa Powder 2 T Vanilla Coffee Beans Ground For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…