…comments. One significant event before the panel was witnesses calling into question the research done by Christopher Portier, co-author of a report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer….
The California Kitchen: Beans
…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 IG:…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…production, reduce food waste, and increase food safety,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “These investments in cyber physical systems will improve efficiencies across the agricultural industry.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy The…
Idaho Governor May Be Next Ag Secretary
…President of potato giant Simplot International, traveling to more than 80 countries. Read the Biography of Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Republicans Set for Battle Over Immigration
…agriculture. Most Democrats appear to support higher visa numbers, but labor unions have voiced concerns over the impact on U.S. jobs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., $250,000 Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan., $300,000 Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan., $300,000 University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb., $300,000 South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D., $300,000…
The California Kitchen: Tortillas
…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 J. Hernandez the…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
…are made possible through producer checkoff dollars managed by 19 state wheat commissions and cost-share funding provided by USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service. For more information, visit our website at www.uswheat.org. NAWG…
Report on Investments to Grow the Rural Economy
…their homes. Financed safe, affordable rental housing for hundreds of thousands of seniors, people with disabilities, farmworkers and low-income rural families. Provided high-speed broadband access to 6 million rural Americans….
EPA Takes Action to Prevent Poisonings from Herbicide
…and farmworkers. Learn more about paraquat and the new measures to reduce risk: https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/paraquat-dichloride Learn about EPA’s Certification and Training Rule: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/revised-certification-standards-pesticide-applicators Learn about EPA’s Worker Protection Standard: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/revisions-worker-protection-standard To…
Christmas Tree Farms Face Balancing Act
…to a better inventory.” Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
…mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates or follow us on Twitter @usda_NIFA, #NIFAimpacts….
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…mouth. But what he said made a lot of sense to me. He said he’d heard there were 2 million dairy cows in California, averaging about 1000 pounds each. And…
USDA Revises Guidance on Date Labeling
…Docket Clerk, Patriots Plaza III, 355 E St. S.W., 8-163A, Mailstop 3782, Washington, DC 20250-3700. All comments submitted must include docket number FSIS-2016-0044. FSIS will accept comments for 60 days….