…Once elected, the Board elects its chair and vice-chair. The Board members give the chair the authority to appoint individuals to standing committees. Board and committee members serve without compensation….
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
…Whitson highlights the new program that will be available to the public in January 2017. Whitson arrived on the International Space Station (ISS) in November and will take command of…
USDA Revises Guidance on Date Labeling
…Docket Clerk, Patriots Plaza III, 355 E St. S.W., 8-163A, Mailstop 3782, Washington, DC 20250-3700. All comments submitted must include docket number FSIS-2016-0044. FSIS will accept comments for 60 days….
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…work to combine our two complementary companies and deliver on our shared vision for the future of agriculture. By bringing together our expertise and our resources to drive this shared…
The California Kitchen: Masa Dough
…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: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…with the knowledge they need to leave these “hungry pests” behind. Visit http://www.HungryPests.com to learn more about invasive plant pest and diseases and their impact. The Farm Bill builds on…
Funding for Food, Energy, and Water Systems Research
…public education.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy INFEWS grants fund scientific investigation into these complex systems and how society can better prepare for the future. NSF and NIFA encourage international collaborative research…
Syngenta Class Action Lawsuit Moving Forward
…review a lower court’s certification order, allowing the lawsuit to proceed. Syngenta called the appeals court ruling “one step in a long process.” Multiple classes of farmers within the lawsuit…
The California Kitchen: Tamales
…Cup Vegetable Shortening 1/2 Cup Water 1 T Salt 3 T Vegetable Oil 1/2 lb New Mexico Chiles 1 Spanish Onion Diced medium 10 Oz Pork shoulder 3/4 QT Beef…
EPA to Reduce Diesel Emission
…in impacted communities. “By promoting clean diesel technologies, we can improve air quality and human health while supporting green jobs in disadvantaged communities,” said Ms. Strauss. “Public-private partnerships like the…
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and…
National 4-H Council, AFBF Establish Partnership
…the Cooperative Extension System and USDA. Learn more about 4-H at 4-H.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4-H and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/4H. About the American Farm Bureau Federation With…
Stronger Standards for Applying the Riskiest Pesticides
…not available for purchase by the general public, and require special handling. “We are committed to keeping our communities safe, protecting our environment and protecting workers and their families,” said…
CDFA Announces Vacancies
…strong relationship between CDFA and the nursery industry in order to secure the industry’s future. The Board facilitates communication between state and federal regulators and the nursery industry, and it…