…ABOUT EQIP: EQIP is a voluntary, conservation program administered by NRCS that can provide financial and technical assistance to install conservation practices that address natural resource concerns. The purpose of…
Celebrating National Spinach Day
Cathy Isom tells us why we are celebrating the leafy green vegetable that packs quite the nutritional punch. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Spinach is a versatile…
USDA Wants Input on Statistics Gathering Programs
The Department of Agriculture is seeking feedback on the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Through the 2018 USDA Data Users’ meeting, USDA will seek comments and input on recent and pending…
Agri View: New Peanut Allergy Treatment
…so far, so good. Now there are some who have questioned it. But, it has helped those who have been tested. Even the maker realizes that there is more work…
Perdue Applauds Fire Funding Fix in Omnibus
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue expressed his appreciation for the work of Congress to find a bipartisan fix for the way the U.S. Forest Service is funded for fighting…
The California Kitchen: New Mexican Salmon
…Olive oil .5 T cayenne, chili powder, curry, Lemon pepper, cummin, TT S+P For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Central Valley Grower Receives Distinguished California Agriculturalist Award
…been recognized for his tireless work and leadership in the industry, receiving multiple awards. Throughout his career, DiBuduo has remained committed to improving and promoting the agricultural industry in a…
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…and conduct rapid response for viruses related to Citrus Leprosis; Palm Commodity Survey: $340,000 for work in 6 states; Forest pest outreach: $729,615 in 17 states for forest pest outreach,…
Bayer Announces Crop Science Incubator Space
…the areas of agriculture and food-related technologies. As part of the agreement, Bayer joins the university’s Distributed Research Incubation and Venture Engine (DRIVETM) network of startup incubators. The DRIVE network…
NBB Disappointed with No New Biodiesel Tax Credit
The omnibus appropriations bill that’s already won approval in the House of Representatives doesn’t reinstitute the biodiesel tax credit. Kurt Kovarik, National Biodiesel Board VP of Federal Affairs, says his…
Omnibus Spending Bill Also Contains Livestock “Fixes”
…Environmental Protection Agency’s livestock emissions reporting mandate. Executive Vice President, Kelly Fogarty, says both of the victories in the bill offer common-sense solutions to over-regulation. “The USCA Transportation Committee will…
Appropriations Bill Agreed Upon by Congress, Contains Section 199A “Fix”
…pass in the Senate before the weekend. There may still need to be a short-term continuing resolution if any senators object to the bill. The bill does contain a fix…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support to Relieve Veterinarian Shortage Situations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of funding to help assure rural communities have sufficient access to livestock veterinary services….
Nuts for Calories!
…human body. When food is eaten, it is broken down into its nutritional components, and its calories are burned for energy. However, just because nutrients are present doesn’t mean the…