…regulations with existing equestrian standards set forth by the U.S. Equestrian Federation. Interested parties may comment or view the public comments on this rule at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2011-0009. Official notice of this…
Psyllid Spreads North, Found in Placer County
…Placer County’s robust citrus industry. We’re eagerly awaiting the start of our Mandarin season here in a few weeks,” said Josh Huntsinger, Placer County Agricultural Commissioner. “We don’t believe there…
Demand for Hay Depends on Level of its Quality
…and dairy,” Putnam said. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Beef Checkoff Education Webpage
…beef checkoff. Educators who are interested in professional development events in 2017 can find information on the application process online. For more information about your beef checkoff investment, visit MyBeefCheckoff.com….
Beef Production Up Five Percent in 2016.
…year. Another six percent gain in exports is in the forecast for 2017. This goes hand in hand with lower beef imports into the U.S. Imports should drop 13 percent…
House Ag Committee Modernizes Packers and Stockyards Act
The House Ag Committee passed a bill on Wednesday that will change the Packers and Stockyards Act with regards to electronic transactions. H.R. 5883 clarifies the duties related to services…
The California Kitchen: Meat Loaf
…To get the cooking 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:…
Certified Organic Production Sales Up 13 Percent
…Organic Program (NOP) and be certified compliant by an approved agent of NOP. Survey results are available at www.nass.usda.gov/organics or the Quick Stats database at http://quickstats.nass.usda.gov. NOTE: The 2014…
APHIS Seeks Comments on Treatment Evaluation Document
…Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there…
Research Targets Olive Knot Strategies
…olive knot in California orchards. The work is being done by Dr. Jim Adaskaveg, noted researcher from the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at the University of California, Riverside….
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
…management practices, mites and spayer calibration.” A full interactive agenda for the conference will be available soon on the conference’s website. You can find all the conference information at www.almondconference.com…
Livestock Groups Launch Website on Antibiotic Changes
…humans for animal growth purposes. The new policy also requires producers to consult veterinarians when antibiotics used to fight disease in humans are also used to fight disease in livestock….
The California Kitchen: Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham
…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 on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV…
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
…walnuts going to snacks.” 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….

















