Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner, Eric Lauritzen and the Farmworker Advisory Committee, formed with the assistance of the Center for Community Advocacy (CCA), announced a historic pesticide initiative aimed at providing…
State Seeks Way to Solve ‘A Big Biomass Problem’
…to expiring contracts with utility companies. “Nothing has been done to adjust the utility rates at the California Public Utilities Commission to account for the value that biomass has; they…
Packing Safe School Lunches
…cold while commuting via bus, bicycle, on foot, in a car, or on the subway. After arriving at school or work, perishable food must be kept cold until lunchtime. Why…
USDA Quarterly Export Forecast Shows Higher Numbers
…billion, which is $6 billion higher than the previous forecast and would be the sixth highest total on record. The U.S. ag trade surplus is projected to rise to $19.5…
Co-ops and Ag Retailers Face Economic Challenges
…retailers are having to adjust to tougher financial conditions because of the current ag commodity cycle. This is a direct result of low commodity prices that have knocked down farm…
Pro Farmer Releases Crop Tour Results
…in Ohio as USDA did with its August survey work. The northwestern portion of the state showed the impacts of too much water in the spring, followed by a dry…
The California Kitchen: Carrot Fritters
…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 on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert…
AgNet Media to Provide On-Site Coverage of Sommet de l’Élevage
…showground, the Zénith d’Auvergne will be filled with international livestock business professionals from more than 28 countries. The spacious complex allows for separate beef cattle, dairy cattle, goat, sheep and…
The California Kitchen: Carrot Duck Soup
…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 on: Facebook,…
Small Drone Rules Set to Take Effect
…non-student Part 61 pilot certificate. If you are qualifying under the latter provision, you must have completed a flight review in the previous 24 months and must take an FAA…
Comments Reopened on Import of Lemons from Chile
…mite. This rule will be available for comments until September 26, 2016. After reviewing any comments we receive, we will announce our decision regarding the changes to the import requirements…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Raspberry Fruit
…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…