…certified to nominate members to the board must complete an application found at www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion/lamb. Upon review of the application, USDA will notify the organization or association whether or not it…
Conaway Praises New Initiative Aimed at Clarifying Product Date Labels
…Agriculture Committee during the 114th Congress to explore the issue of food waste and potential solutions. “Last Congress, the committee examined the issue of food waste through a full committee…
CDFA Selects Organizations to Provide Technical Assistance to SWEEP Applicants
…access to allow growers to complete SWEEP applications, and reporting on workshop outcomes and attendance to CDFA. Technical assistance workshops that provide hands-on application assistance are critical to the success…
$1.7 Million to Support Research at Tribal Colleges and Universities
…student research, applied faculty/community research and pathways to research. The pathways to research choice is new and is designed to fund activities that will enhance the 1994s ability to compete…
Western View: Protesting the Dakota Pipeline – Big Business!
…It looks like there is much more. North Dakota’s Tax Commissioner says that more than 30 environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club, Indigenous Environmental Network, Food and Water Watch, 350.org…
House Agriculture Committee Prepares for Farm Bill by Exploring Economic Outlook in Rural America
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to review the economic challenges facing rural America. Members heard from several witnesses who highlighted these factors, including low farm commodity prices, declining…
Seneca Valley Virus Disease Reports Increasing
…June 2016. They reported only 20 cases in the previous 30 years. The virus is in the same family as foot-and-mouth disease and causes vesicular lesions in pigs. Bromfield says…
Roberts Joins Bipartisan Bill to Relieve Farmers of Redundant Regulation
…the redundant permitting process, and that he is hopeful “this is the last time.” Roberts says: “Farmers and ranchers work too hard to be forced to comply with regulations that…
Agri View: ‘Fat’ People
…is because we are the best fed nation and the food cost less here. You can contribute the best fed and the cheapest to our farmers. But if we are…
The California Kitchen: Almond Raisel Bark
…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 Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the…
USDA Seeks Nominators to Cattlemen’s Beef Board
…organization and state cattle or state general farm organization or association that wants to be certified to nominate importers, beef, dairy, or veal producer members to the board must complete…
APHIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule
…agents, and soil. To review the proposed rule or submit comments, go to: https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=APHIS-2008-0076 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2008-0076, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS,…
50th World Ag Expo in Central Valley
…more than 106,340 people visited the expo. The event is the culmination of the hard work of 25 staff members and 1200 volunteers. “It’s really exciting to be chairman for…
“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…talent within our younger generation. I am optimistic about the future of agriculture, because of students like Derrick and Grace.” Grace Guthrie, a student at Harmony Magnet Academy, plans to…