…Marketing Committee Chair Allan Sents explains “the need to evaluate the current state of the livestock marketplace is real,” but says the proposal is a step in the wrong direction….
Ryan: Cuba Embargo Will Continue
…island nation. The Miami Herald reports the strong rhetoric by Ryan on Cuba appears to be increasing. The embargo withholds financing for U.S. commodity shipments to Cuba as the transaction…
The California Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The 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…
NCGA: Scholarship Opportunities to Young Farmers
…guardian must be an NCGA member. Scholarship applications must be postmarked on or before December 2, 2016. The complete rules and application can be found on our website at http://www.ncga.com/topics/education/college-scholarships….
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…land in agricultural use through the agricultural land easement component (ACEP-ALE). USDA published an interim final rule on February 27, 2015 and accepted public comments through May 28, 2015. USDA…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…Inc., Charlottesville, Va., $59,926 Community Outreach Projects focused on the growth and expansion of existing food safety education and outreach programs; Community Alliance with Family Farmers Foundation, Davis, Calif., $163,500…
U.S – Mexico Establish Committee to Support Organic Trade Partnership
…countries agree that strong compliance and enforcement programs are essential to maintaining organic integrity across borders,” said Starmer. “The committee’s work will strengthen monitoring and enforcement controls, and improve traceability…
Orchard Wood Recycling Offers Disposal Option
…process will pencil out.” Kevin Hecteman is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at khecteman@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Western View: The Most Dangerous Highway?
…hard day at work – yes, it’s a busy road. But the most dangerous highway in America? Come on now. Just think of those times you had to drive through…
California State Veterinarian Honored by USDA
…work cooperatively with other government agencies, the public, and industry in emergency animal disease planning efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. “This is a very prestigious award at…
BASF Chemical Plant Faces Prolonged Shutdown Following Explosion
…complex Monday that makes raw chemicals for BASF products. BASF is the world’s largest chemical company and says the facility is likely to face a prolonged shutdown. The complex is…
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
…natural and fewer ingredients for flagship brands. Dannon’s Pledge key components: – Dannon commits to offer products coming from a more sustainable agriculture by working with its dairy farmer partners…
Agri View: Farm Workforce
Everett Griner talks about the declining farm workforce in today’s Agri View. Farm Workforce You know agriculture is still the largest industry in this country. It is also one of…
Strong Push on TPP in Lame-Duck
…dim, with both presidential candidates opposed, and a crowded lame duck congressional calendar. ASA and NOPA aren’t giving up, however. “NOPA strongly supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership because the Asia-Pacific region—comprising…