…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…
The California Kitchen: Sunny Side Up Professional Technique
…2 Farm Fresh Eggs TT S+P 1 Slice Bread 1 Hotlink… For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
NCBA Encouraged by “Positive Developments” in Omnibus Spending Bill
…refinements to the tax code that address the 199A issue. NCBA and our affiliates have been working closely with Congress to ensure the spending bill addresses issues of concern for…
Trump Administration Formally Requests Fast-Track Extension
…says, “I hope my administration can continue to work with Congress to pursue new and better trade deals for America’s workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses.” Congress last passed trade promotion…
Ag Bankers, Accountants Oppose Sugar Policy Modernization Act
The Hagstrom Report says almost 60 banks and certified public accountants that all do business with sugar growers fired off a letter to the House and Senate Ag Committees opposing…
USDA Looking for More Funding Applications to Improve Broadband Access
…broadband service at a minimum rate-of-data transmission of 25 megabits downstream and 3 megabits upstream. That’s the official speed benchmark that the Federal Communications Commission has adopted for broadband connectivity….
The California Kitchen: Agent Spinach Dip
…Caramelized Onions 1/4 C Gorgonzola Cheese 1 C Cream Cheese 2 T Baklouti Oil TT S+P For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show:…
California Agriculture Day Celebration at the State Capitol
California Agriculture Day is an annual event to celebrate the state’s agricultural community by highlighting the hard work of farmers and the variety of commodities they produce. The day will…