…of my colleagues out here in California had to push out their orchards or shake the blossoms off to keep the tree going because of a lack of water. We…
Acting Agriculture Deputy Secretary Michael L. Young on National Agriculture Day
…and ranchers for all they do to feed our nation and the world, for their work conserving and preserving the land, and for being actively engaged in their local communities.”…
The California Kitchen: Hot Wok Spicy Green Beans with Black Bean Paste and Hoisin
…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 and apple TV…
Subcommittee Examines Federal Nutrition Programs
The House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Nutrition convened a hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) three commodity distribution programs: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Commodity Supplemental…
Pesticide Rule Revisions Help, Still Unneeded
…not going to spray for that either. But because of this mandate, I am going to have to list all of that.” The problem this creates is how that list…
National Ag Day 2017
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…