…Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799-7039 before coming….
No Significant Impact for Giant Reed Biological Control Agent
…Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Persons wishing to inspect copies are requested to call ahead on (202)…
Proposal to Establish a New Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order
…Federal Register. A 60-day public comment period, ending on March 20, 2017, will follow the publication of the proposed rule. Comments should be posted on www.regulations.gov or mailed to: Promotion…
APHIS Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule
…comments received before making a decision regarding the importation and interstate movement of plant pests, biocontrol agents, and soil. To review the proposed rule or submit comments, go to: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2008-0076…
Senate Resolution Would Roll Back WOTUS
…agriculture industry reacted negatively to the rule, calling it a prime example of government overreach. In a statement this week, Fischer called WOTUS completely unprecedented. “This rule would hurt all…
The California Kitchen: Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Honey Dates
…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…
Funding to Foster the Agricultural Science Workforce
…an internship program training St. Louis, Mo., teens in urban agriculture and community leadership. Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa, expanded its Mobile Precision Ag Lab, a traveling high…
Evaluating Chemicals that May Pose Risk
…prioritization rule; and HQ-OPPT-2016-0654 for the risk evaluation rule. Learn more about today’s proposals: https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/frank-r-lautenberg-chemical-safety-21st-century-act-5 Learn more about the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/frank-r-lautenberg-chemical-safety-21st-century-act….
Minimum Wage, Truck Exemption Among New Laws
…aboard as a co-sponsor. 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….
USDA Expands Grasslands Conservation Program
…contact their local FSA office. To find your local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov. To learn more about FSA’s conservation programs, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/conservation. Throughout the Obama Administration, USDA has generated thousands…
Raising a Child-Where Your Dollars Go
…when it comes to raising a child these days. That’s coming up On This Land of Ours. Raising a Child-Where Your Dollars Go The USDA’s annual Cost of Raising a…
The California Kitchen: Brandy Braised Beef Heart
…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, LinkedIn:…
Proposed Rule Issued to Amend COOL Provisions; Invites Public Comments
…informed purchasing decisions about the food they buy. AMS is responsible for the implementation, administration and enforcement of the COOL regulations. To learn more about the COOL program, visit www.ams.usda.gov/COOL….
USDA Proposes Adjusted Membership on Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board
…appear in the Jan. 13, 2017, Federal Register. Comments may be submitted online at www.regulations.gov, or sent to Mike Dinkel, Marketing Specialist; Research and Promotion Division, Room 2608-S; Livestock, Poultry,…