…Major farm groups like the American Farm Bureau and National Farmers Union, along with commodity and conservation groups, are calling on Congress to finish the farm bill this year. But…
Perdue Announces Funding for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…in underserved communities. This is accomplished through various activities including, but not limited to, conferences, workshops, demonstrations on various farming techniques, and connecting underserved farmers and ranchers to USDA local…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…wildfires. It would also create more extreme heat events and cause heavier rainfall in North America. California is one of the leaders in addressing climate change concerns, in part due…
Secretary Perdue Comments on USMCA
…poultry and egg producers and addresses Canada’s discriminatory wheat grading process to help U.S. wheat growers along the border become more competitive. “As we celebrate this breakthrough, it is worth…
Water Works: Permitting Groundwater Recharge Projects
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, obtaining permits for groundwater recharge projects can be a difficult process due to the uncertainty surrounding what the State Water Resources…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Milestone and Deadline
…last decade and an important deadline coming up for the 2019 class. Find more information, including the application for the 2019 Class, at the Almond Leadership Program page on Almonds.com….
K-State Focusing on How to Prevent African Swine Fever in the U.S.
Kansas State University is researching how the U.S. can combat African swine fever. The virus threatens to devastate the swine industry and is positioned to spread throughout Asia. The virus…
RFA Applauds President Trump’s E15 Announcement
…a burdensome, decades-old regulation that offers no environmental or economic benefit whatsoever. Eliminating the summertime barrier to E15 will save consumers money and reduce emissions, enhance competition, and provide a…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Scallop
…S+P 4 T Butter 2 T Olive Oil Perfect Scallop 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,…
CoBank: USMCA Provides Certainty, But More is Needed
…House to focus trade talks on fewer fronts, it does not provide a pathway to eliminate existing retaliatory tariffs where industries such as dairy and pork have been hardest hit….
Agri View: Growing World Record Vegetables
Everett Griner talks about growing vegetables where size does matter in today’s Agri View. Growing World Record Vegetables I don’t know who keeps up with it or how they find…
The California Kitchen: Steamed Rice
…Steamed Rice 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…
USDA Partners to Improve Community Infrastructure for 1.1 Million Rural Americans
…infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source: USDA/Rural Development…
Court to Hear OTA Suit Against USDA Organic Livestock Rule Withdraw
…agency contends that the Organic Food and Production Act does not give the National Organic Program the authority to regulate animal welfare. The Organic Trade Association is arguing that the…