…the family,” he said. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Christine Souza is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at csouza@cfbf.com….
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
…up to 95 percent. USDA is providing a 90-day period for the public to review and comment on program improvements. To review program details, visit www.regulations.gov, reference RIN 0560-AI34 and…
International Policy Development Needs Family Farmers and Ranchers
…have not historically been invited to the table. “We were appreciative to present to the Committee today. This was another important step to ensure farmers and ranchers have a voice…
USCA Opposes CME Proposed Changes to Live Cattle Futures
…the many issues currently within the futures market, not the settlement process.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image Credit: Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Felix Lipov / Shutterstock.com…
The California Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
NCGA: Scholarship Opportunities to Young Farmers
…guardian must be an NCGA member. Scholarship applications must be postmarked on or before December 2, 2016. The complete rules and application can be found on our website at http://www.ncga.com/topics/education/college-scholarships….
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…land in agricultural use through the agricultural land easement component (ACEP-ALE). USDA published an interim final rule on February 27, 2015 and accepted public comments through May 28, 2015. USDA…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…Pa., $163,085 University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt., $161,287 Viva Farms, Mount Vernon, Wash., $163, 416 Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, Madison, Wisc., $152,600 West Virginia State University, Institute, W. Va., $163,159…
U.S – Mexico Establish Committee to Support Organic Trade Partnership
…at www.usda.gov/organic. Image credit: (top left) Napa Valley, California: Hall Wines, Certified Organic vineyard with Bunny foo Foo in the background, May 12 2015 Napa Valley, California. Wollertz / Shutterstock.com…
Orchard Wood Recycling Offers Disposal Option
…process will pencil out.” 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….
Western View: The Most Dangerous Highway?
…me, I got to drive to Fresno tomorrow. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West. To see the ValuePenguin study and other highways listed, visit: https://www.valuepenguin.com/most-dangerous-roads-america….
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
…letter calling the switch “marketing puffery.” Dannon’s CEO says the company was surprised by the “divisive and misinformed letter.” Dannon announced back in April the company would switch to non-GMO…
Projects to Protect-Restore San Francisco Bay
…the City of San Pablo, I want to thank the EPA for their commitment to our community.” Since 2008, EPA’s San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund has provided more…
New Cuba Regulations Include Farm Equipment
…can be imported back into the U.S. This will allow items initially sent to Cuba to come back to the U.S. for repair or service. The amendments also make it…