…eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2015-0053 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2015-0053, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Persimmon Fruit
…with the proposed requirements. APHIS will consider all comments that we receive on or before October 25, 2016, at the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Comments can be submitted online at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2015-0052…
Bearded Chickens
…published in PLOS genetics, the Chinese scientists compared the DNA of bearded chickens to non-bearded chickens. They found that it all comes down to a specific gene, the ominously named…
Schneider Electric SE Mulling Sale of DTN
…familiar with the matter. Schneider, with a market value of more than $40 billion, is a French multinational corporation specializing in electricity distribution. Schneider, lik many energy-focused companies, is weathering…
The California Kitchen: Herb Carrots
…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 on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef…
Citrus Growers, Packers Discuss Disease Threat
…and locations can be found at www.citrusinsider.org. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation.Cecilia Parsons is a reporter in Ducor. She may be contacted at ceciliaparsons8@gmail.com….
Psyllid Management Meetings Sought Industry Input
…psyllid to the extent possible, suppress the population where it does exist to the extent possible and continue to find HLB before it finds the commercial citrus industry,” Nelson said….
Squishy Tomatoes
…value in excess of $50bn. We eat so many they also play an important role in our diet providing valuable vitamins, minerals and health promoting phytochemicals. Plant breeders are working…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar and Honey Walnut Carrots
…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 Follow Albert…
Delta Habitat Restoration Project Documents Released
…and the proposed Prospect Island Tidal Habitat Restoration Project can be found here: http://www.water.ca.gov/environmentalservices/frpa_prospect_restoration.cfm The DEIR is available for public review for a 45-day comment period, from Tuesday, August 23,…
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Survey Coming Soon
…published in the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report on September 30. All NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Reports_by_Release_Day/. For more information, call the NASS Pacific Regional Office at 1-800-851-1127….
California Has a Stable Farm Workforce
…clearer picture of California’s agricultural workforce by determining the actual number of wage and salary workers in agriculture.” The research was based on information from the state’s Employment Development Department,…
USDA to Measure Small Grain Production
…agency is taking a comprehensive look into the 2016 production and supply of small grains, which include wheat, oats and barley. “The small grains industry is a big player in…
NMPF Statement on Decision to Purchase Cheese to Help Dairy Farmers
…tool. “We will continue to work with USDA and Congress to find ways to further improve the Margin Protection Program for dairy farmers.” Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of NMPF…




















