Perdue U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced the Committee voted to favorably report nominee Sonny Perdue to serve as…
Very Early Planting Not Worth the Risks
…the better” typically doesn’t work well. Yields are usually no higher for crops planted in March or early April compared to those planted in late April or early May, so…
Agri View: Label Reading
Everett Griner talks about what is really important on the label in today’s Agri View. Label Reading Do you read food labels? What does it mean to see ‘fat free’…
Cargill CEO Stands Up for Trade
…told global commodity leaders assembled at the event. “It’s our shared responsibility to stand up for trade because it’s good for people and communities. Trade facilitates prosperity and peace by…
Study Find Some Confusion Regarding New Fuel Choices
…For complete survey methodologies, including weighting variables, please contact Ami Neiberger-Miller, ami@fourleafpr.com. About OPEI The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is an international trade association representing more than 100 power…
Guayule: Past Meets Future
…more about this research in the March issue of AgResearch. For more information contact Sharon Durham, ARS Office of Communications. The Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Heat Chicken Mole
…California 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…
Funding Available for Youth Farm Safety
…safety. Another project at Michigan State University supported the creation of an online educational safety course for youth working on equine facilities. Many NIFA-supported resources created through this program are…
Subcommittee Examines Farm Policy in Advance of the Next Farm Bill
Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, held a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of farm policy in advance…
Study Shows Capacity Funding is a Valued Investments to States
…of farms, and poverty. University leaders decide the specific projects that will be supported by an institution’s capacity grant allotment, which must be aligned with NIFA-approved plans of work. NIFA…
EU Approves Dow DuPont Merger with Agreement to Sell R&D Assets
…in the review of the merger said the decision “ensures that the merger between Dow and DuPont does not reduce price competition for existing pesticides or innovation for safer and…
Singapore Plans to Ratify TPP
…agreement. While the effort may be mostly symbolic, it does signal to other TPP nations that Singapore is still open to the agreement without the United States. Singapore’s Prime Minister…
The California Kitchen: Pistachio & Cranberry Poppy Seed Salad
…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 and…
Citrus Tarping Enforcement Begins April 3
…early March, Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Marylin Kinoshita said growers should still get compliant with the new rules because the enforcement would be coming soon. “Unless you have access by…