…with the knowledge they need to leave these “hungry pests” behind. Visit http://www.HungryPests.com to learn more about invasive plant pest and diseases and their impact. The Farm Bill builds on…
Funding for Food, Energy, and Water Systems Research
…public education.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy INFEWS grants fund scientific investigation into these complex systems and how society can better prepare for the future. NSF and NIFA encourage international collaborative research…
Organic produce growers sought for research study
…$700 when the two-year study is completed and a summary of the overall study. Pires is leading the project in California with Michele Jay-Russell, a veterinary research microbiologist and manager…
The California Kitchen: Tamales
…Stock Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Mexican Food Christmas 1 For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
EPA to Reduce Diesel Emission
…in impacted communities. “By promoting clean diesel technologies, we can improve air quality and human health while supporting green jobs in disadvantaged communities,” said Ms. Strauss. “Public-private partnerships like the…
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…with the aid of biotechnology. Another project was awarded to the USDA-Agricultural Research Service worksite in Prosser, Wash., which examined ways to minimize the unintended presence of GE alfalfa in…
National 4-H Council, AFBF Establish Partnership
…the Cooperative Extension System and USDA. Learn more about 4-H at 4-H.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4-H and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/4H. About the American Farm Bureau Federation With…
Stronger Standards for Applying the Riskiest Pesticides
…not available for purchase by the general public, and require special handling. “We are committed to keeping our communities safe, protecting our environment and protecting workers and their families,” said…
CDFA Announces Vacancies
…information, you may contact the Nursery Services Program at (916) 654-0435. Six Vacancies on the Shell Egg Advisory Committee (SEAC) The Egg Safety and Quality Management (ESQM) Program monitors egg…
China Proposes New Food Safety Rules on Imports
…certificates with them, even if the products are designated as low risk. Pork Network Dot Com says the new regulations will add costs and logistical headaches to a large number…
Lukewarm Reaction to Pruitt, EPA Chief Nominee
Heitkamp North Dakota Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp recently met with President-elect Trump and remains as a potential cabinet pick. Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says that doesn’t mean she’s ready to…
The California Kitchen: Sugar Cookies
…agnet-christmas-sweets-5-2016 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 Follow Albert…
LBAM Quarantine Boundary Update
…Quarantine Boundary in the Walker drive area. A map of the proposed boundary can be found at: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/lbam/regulation.html#maps. The quarantine boundary has been reduced due to no additional detections in…
USDA Prepares for 2017 Census of Agriculture
…source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial agricultural data for every county in the nation. Through the census of agriculture, producers are able to demonstrate the value and importance of agriculture,…