Cathy Isom continues her series on the “Three Sisters” gardening by letting you know how to plant the “Three Sisters” in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Maitake Mushrooms
…T Garlic Infused Olive Oil TT S+P 2 T Cajun Spice 1 Squeeze Lemon(For Extra Taste) Smoked Maitake Mushrooms For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Farm Bill Differences Remain
…and Senate farm bills, not just nutrition,” citing specifically the commodity and conservation provisions. The House version of the bill includes work requirements for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
Texas Rep. Says Farm Bill Must Meet Objectives
…this week. The congressman says the mission of the committee is clear: “to establish policies that support a vibrant agriculture economy, strengthen rural communities, maintain food security in America and…
Companies Targeted by Senator Sanders Fire Back
Companies targeted by Senator Bernie Sanders are firing back, calling his statements inaccurate in his accusations over food stamps. Sanders plans to introduce legislation that would require large companies, specifically,…
Consider the “Three Sisters” for Your Garden
…by companion planting. It’s a unique technique because each can aid each other in some way. Beans fix fertilizing nitrogen into the soil. The corn stalks supply stakes for the…
Top Ag Lawmakers Meet Ahead of Farm Bill Conference
…committee, if ready at the time. Much of the work on the farm bill is ongoing at the staff level, and that’s expected to continue. The committee faces the task…
Webpage Highlighting Resources to Bridge the Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure Gap
…Federal Communications Commission, 80 percent of the 24 million Americans who lack broadband access live in rural areas and on tribal lands. USDA plays an important role in helping rural…
Food Safety Professionals Ensure that “What’s in Your Meat” is Safe and Wholesome
…leave the company’s control until FSIS labs determine that the product is safe and wholesome. If samples are violative, the company is not permitted to ship any of these meat…
USDA Announces Trade Relief Details
…aid will divide $6.3 billion between the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), and Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to be distributed through various programs. AMS will administer…
Trump Terminating Current NAFTA
The U.S. and Mexico have agreed to a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) framework, prompting President Trump to announce his intent to terminate the current agreement. That means…
Farm Groups Respond to NAFTA Announcement
…agreement in place. However, with Canada yet to be included, many questions remain. Farmers for Free Trade director Brian Kuehl says there is “significant work that remains” in delivering on…
Memphis Meats, NAMI Want Joint Regulation of Cell-Based Meat
…properly labeled.” The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association weighed in, saying it’s “concerned about the use of the term ‘meat,’ but the commitment to come to the table to propose solutions is…
Three More States Enter WOTUS Court Battle
…Farm Bureau filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia. The South Carolina Court’s ruling overturned a two-year delay for the Environmental Protection Agency to work…