…that helps businesses adopt green practices. The program has expanded to support sustainable businesses in economically-disadvantaged communities. To receive Green Business certification, companies must demonstrate how they conserve resources and…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…provide new conservation opportunities through its competitive Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the department will invest up to $25 million for projects that…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…provided by these committees is crucial, and the continued partnership of America’s agricultural leaders remains imperative as we work to harness the benefits of trade for all U.S. farmers.” Members…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…programs support the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel whose work results in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability…
Farm Bureau Scores Big
…Manning Passing Academy and philanthropist. In everything he does, Archie remains grounded and true to his “hard work means everything” mentality. “Our annual convention is like a reunion for agriculture…
Almond Board: Spatial Mapping Data Uses
…can be used. Listen to Kimmelshue’s comments: spatial-mapping-data From the Almond Board: For the past two years, Almond Board of California (ABC), through a partnership with Sacramento-based agricultural and…
Canada Investigating Bovine Tuberculosis
…test are underway on other herds that had direct contact with the infected animal. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says bovine TB has been subject to a mandatory national eradication…
The California Kitchen: Raisel Fruit Pound Cake
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. Ag Net National Raisin 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…
Lab System Aims to Protect State’s Livestock
…to Tulare, he noted. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com….
Valley’s Gold, Ag Unite Programs Honored
…creative ways they reach out in their communities to share information about today’s food and farming.” This year’s CAE award winners come from 11 states: California, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan,…
Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects
…conservation and other agricultural issues. These competitive grants are made through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which is coordinated by the Small Business Administration and administered by 11…
Cash Rents Still Went Up This Year
The National Ag Statistics Service said cash rents dropped six percent around the U.S. compared to last year. Cash rental rates hadn’t dropped since 2007. However, an Ag Web Dot…
America Will Lose Standing in Pacific Rim without TPP
The Prime Minister of Singapore said if the U.S. doesn’t ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership, it will lose credibility in many countries around the world. He said some countries like Japan…
Dairy Industry Want Margin Protection Program Fixed
…but added, “It’s not working.” He spoke at the joint annual meeting of the NMPF, Dairy Management, Inc., and the United Dairy Industry Association. A Milk Business dot com report…