…era of unprecedented global demand. Combined, delivery of conservation assistance has tremendous economic impact and provides over 60,000 jobs in communities across the country.” The wide range of organizations signed…
USDA Announces $1.2 Million to Support Aquaculture Research Projects
…production systems, and economics. Funding is made through NIFA’s Aquaculture Research Competitive Grants Program, authorized by the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act. “Sustainability of the aquaculture industry is…
The California Kitchen: Buttermilk Beer Fried Chicken with Collard Greens
…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…
Farmers and Ranchers Need Comprehensive Tax Reform
…Congress. Pat Wolff, senior director of congressional relations for AFBF, addressed agriculture’s need for sweeping tax reform in a hearing before the House Agriculture Committee. “Running a farm or ranch…
Best Time to Mow?
…work, one thing you may need to do first, is wait. Especially if your lawn is not fully green. Because cutting it too early could do more harm then good….
AG Sessions Says Deportation to Focus on Felons, not Farm Workers
…the Justice Department does not intend to target illegal immigrants who have not committed crimes beyond illegally entering the country. Western Growers Association CEO Tom Nassif called the comments encouraging….
Bats, Allies to Farmers, Return Home to Roost in Spring
…rescue because animal control officers must euthanize all bats they catch to test for rabies, which may be unnecessary unless a person or a pet had contact with the bat….
USDA County-Level Data Dispute New NWF Study
…ranchers who actually live and work on the land, not data collected by satellites that struggle mightily to distinguish between alfalfa hay, idle cropland, managed pasture, and native grassland. Not…
The California Kitchen: Beer & Broccolini White Cheddar Cheese Soup
…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 and apple…
NCC Conveys Farm Law Priorities
…addresses the needs of all commodities. In testimony before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, NCC Chairman Ronnie Lee said, “market volatility and mounting…
Science Confirms – You Really Should Eat Your Brassica
…consumers, and positively impact diets, according to Luo. Read more about this research in the April 2017 issue of AgResearch. For more information contact Sharon Durham, ARS Office of Communications….
Report Highlights Changes in Community Supported Agriculture Business Model
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a report, Community Supported Agriculture: New Models for Changing Markets, highlighting six case studies of farmers using the community supported agriculture (CSA) direct-to-consumer…
USDA Expands Meat and Poultry Hotline Hours
…of diverse communities.” Consumers can contact the Meat and Poultry Hotline to speak to a live food expert at 1-888-674-6854, or visit Ask Karen to chat or email (in English…
APHIS Announces Public Meetings on Animal Disease Traceability
…feedback from producers and other sectors of the cattle and bison industry on areas that are working well and aspects to consider for improvements. APHIS will compile the input from…