Today is National Ag Day and Cathy Isom takes a look at different ways we can celebrate the hard work of America’s farms and farm families. That’s coming up on…
Japan, Germany, Pledge to Work Together on Free Trade
Japan and Germany over the weekend announced an agreement to work together on free trade. The announcement follows President Donald Trump’s removal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership,…
Agri View: “Waste” Labeling
Everett Griner talks about duration labeling not working in today’s Agri View. “Waste” Labeling Some people are still trying to find a way to judge what is best to put…
Building a Reliable, Low-Cost Device to Measure Moisture in Grain Bags
…for the Reduction of Post-Harvest Loss.” Read more about the new moisture meter in the March 2017 issue of AgResearch. For more information contact Jan Suszkiw, ARS Office of Communications….
Kern County’s Farm Day in the City This Week
…contributors and volunteers. Registration for schools has been closed. Sorry, this event is not open to the public. For more information please visit our website: http://www.kerncfb.com/Education.aspx or call (661) 397-9635….
Grains Council Talks Trade Policy with Customers in Mexico
…industry and how much we value the work we do with them,” Sleight said. “We have worked closely with the Mexican industry for decades as partners, helping them build their…
Budget Proposal Guts EPA
President Donald Trump is proposing to cut the Environmental Protection Agency budget by 31 percent by eliminating a fifth of its workforce and eliminating more than 50 programs. The proposal…
Trump Budget Would Cut USDA Funding by 21 Percent
…said it would eliminate the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education program, which donates U.S. agricultural commodities to food-deficit countries. The cuts to USDA are drawing bipartisan opposition. House Agriculture Committee…
The California Kitchen: Champagne Poached Kiwi topped with an Orange Crème Anglaise
…Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen 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…
Census Of Agriculture Countdown Begins For America’s Farmers And Ranchers
America’s farmers and ranchers will soon have the opportunity to strongly represent agriculture in their communities and industry by taking part in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five…
Ag Subcommittee Evaluates Effectiveness of Forestry Initiatives
…as huge economic drivers in many communities. In addition to a timber supply, healthy forests provide communities with crucial benefits such as clean air and water, wildlife habitats, recreation opportunities…
Conaway’s Comments on Trump’s Budget Proposal
…line numbers. A comprehensive budget, including details, is expected later this spring, when we will have a more complete picture. Importantly, Congress will be working along this same timeline on…
Proposed Pesticide Rules Near Schools Revised
…. Any interested person can submit written comments on the proposed revisions to the regulation between March 20, 2017 and 5:00 p.m. on April 4, 2017 to dpr16004@cdpr.ca.gov. Comments may…
Importance of Agricultural Research
…committee’s hearing series on the next farm bill. Members heard from witnesses who stressed the important role research plays in ensuring that American agriculture remains competitive and capable of addressing…