The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided Wednesday to maintain the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) Point of Obligation. A Farm Futures Dot Com report notes that EPA administrator Scott Pruitt followed…
NIFA-Support for Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs to Help New Farmers and Ranchers
…needs of beginning farmers and ranchers who are military veterans. The deadline for applications is Feb. 1, 2018, at 5 p.m. Eastern time. See the request for applications for details….
Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dishes
…you. Coming in 12th place is corn, followed by glazed carrots, candied yams and creamed spinach. Brussel sprouts holds the 8th spot, sweet potato casserole is ranked 7th. Green bean…
China Is The New Top Buyer of American Agricultural Goods
…customer spot. America’s NAFTA partners were number two and three on the list. Second-place Canada bought $20.4 billion worth of goods, a slight jump over the previous year. Number three…
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
…elected from throughout the state. Once elected, the Board elects its chair and vice-chair. The Board members give the chair the authority to appoint individuals to standing committees. Board and committee members serve…
USDA Helps Military Veterans Learn Skills for Farming and Ranching Careers
…applicants must be nonprofit entities. The letter of intent deadline is Jan. 11, 2018. The application deadline is Feb. 8, 2018. See the request for applications for details. NIFA offers…
USDA Provides Tips and Resources for a Bacteria-Free Thanksgiving
…food safety expert. You can also chat live at AskKaren.gov, available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, in English and Spanish. If you need help on…
Holiday Drivers Save by Choosing E-15 Fuel
…E15, it could mean savings of up to $4 million. That’s a reason to celebrate.” E15 is available at almost 1,200 locations in 29 states. America recently surpassed two billion…
Fifth Round of NAFTA Talks Moving Slowly
…Canada and Mexico objected to. The U.S. is reported to be frustrated because Canada and Mexico are hesitating to give counter-proposals to U.S. positions on key issues. The U.S. has…
Perdue Hears Concerns of California Farmers
…“Hopefully, I got that message clear in my comments to him. We need a more comprehensive guestworker program that will allow for portability from farm to farm, commodity to commodity,…
Celebrating National Take a Hike Day
…the trimmings. Contact your local Forest Service or National Park Service for more information on the trails nearest you. Or, check out all trails.com on the web. I’m Cathy Isom……
Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Lowest Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in Five Years
…informal gauge of price trends around the nation. Farm Bureau’s survey menu has remained unchanged since 1986 to allow for consistent price comparisons. Follow AFBF on Twitter (@FarmBureau) and Facebook….
USDA Research to Support Environmentally-Friendly Pesticides, Reduction of Methyl Bromide
…and quarantine. Eligible applicants include colleges and universities, including Hispanic-serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs), and research foundations maintained by them. The deadline for applications is Jan. 30, 2018. See…
Water Managers Prepare for New Rainfall Season
…for the damage caused. Christine Souza is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at csouza@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….