…greater diversity geographically and in all types of livestock operations. Visit http://go.usa.gov/x9PFS to view the complete list of acres accepted by state. Participants in CRP Grasslands establish or maintain long-term,…
Obama Designates New National Monuments Along California Coast
…areas are adjacent to iconic state-protected lands. The President’s action will further protect these special places, and allow for better cooperation between the state and federal government in order to…
Raising a Child-Where Your Dollars Go
…when it comes to raising a child these days. That’s coming up On This Land of Ours. Raising a Child-Where Your Dollars Go The USDA’s annual Cost of Raising a…
The California Kitchen: Brandy Braised Beef Heart
…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, LinkedIn:…
Proposed Rule Issued to Amend COOL Provisions; Invites Public Comments
…Federal Register. Comments must be submitted by March 14, 2017, and may be posted at www.regulations.gov, or sent to: COOL Division; Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA;…
USDA Proposes Adjusted Membership on Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board
…from six to seven members. The adjustment is based on requirements of the Beef Promotion and Research Order (Order), authorized by the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985. The…
Corn, Soybean Production Up in 2016
…million acres, is up 7 percent from 2015. The 2016 corn objective yield data indicate the third highest number of ears per acre on record for the combined objective yield…
River-Flow Plan Moves to Written Comment Stage
…hit, and I’m looking to compare that to the fish presence in those critically dry years.” In response to public comments that the plan’s analysis of its impact on groundwater…
Farm Service Agency Cooperative Agreements
…who come to USDA for help are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Through coordinated outreach and consistent engagement, USDA is forming new partnerships in diverse communities and regaining trust…
Almond Board: CASP Workshops on Bee Health
…staff. Workshops run from 9 a.m. to noon, and include lunch. See this flier for a complete workshop program, including times and locations. Please RSVP to Jenny Nicolau at jnicolau@almondboard.com….
Cost of Raising a Child
Cathy Isom has the USDA’s latest report on how much it will cost to raise a child. That’s coming up On This Land of Ours. Cost of Raising a Child…
Support for People with Disabilities in Agriculture
…Feb. 15, 2017. See the request for applications on NIFA’s AgrAbility web page for more information. AgrAbility projects are competitively funded for four-year periods. Continued funding of a project is…
$27 Million Available to Support Local Food Sector
…regional food producers and businesses. “These grants will continue USDA’s support for the local food sector as an important strategy for keeping wealth in rural communities,” said AMS Administrator Elanor…
China’s Pork Imports Rise Along with Production Costs
By Fred Gale, USDA Economic Research Service Abstract: China has become a leading importer of pork as its hog production costs have grown. China-U.S. comparisons show that hog producers in…