…the House floor for a vote. Many Republicans, as well as Secretary Perdue, support the bill. Last month, Perdue expressed concern that if Goodlatte’s bill wasn’t part of a broader…
USDA Seeks Ideas to Help SNAP Participants Become Independent
…Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, the National School Lunch Program, and the Summer Food Service Program which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
The Western View: Feile Parkfield
…of the festival will be on Irish traditional and American old time music and their close relationship, explored through live collaborations. It will also feature storytelling, poetry, workshops, horseback rides,…
Canadian Ag Minister Promoting Ag Trade in California
Canada’s top agriculture official is promoting trade between the U.S. and Canada in California this week. Hon. Lawrence MacAulay Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says Minister of Agriculture…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…change facts. “… scientists are naturally risk-averse when it comes to public dialogue,” Myhre wrote in an essay on Guardian.com. “The verbal, argumentative skills common to professions in law, politics,…
The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…America. colonies have become established and wreaked havoc in Louisiana, the Chesapeake bay, and the Pacific Northwest. Since March 30, 2017, more than 20 nutria, including males, pregnant females and…
Syngenta Acquires Satellite Imagery Innovator
…below), Syngenta says FarmShots was developed to help farmers, agronomists and retailers quickly and accurately spot field issues caused by planter skips, emergence, insect feeding, poor plant nutrition, crop diseases,…
Secretary Perdue Confirmed as 2018 Commodity Classic Keynote Speaker
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will speak at the upcoming Commodity Classic in Anaheim, California. Held February 27th to March first, Perdue will be the keynote speaker for Wednesday morning’s general…
Canada: Trade Problems Expected with the U.S. Even if NAFTA is Signed
…bureaucrat in Canada’s Trade Ministry, noted recent U.S. moves to impose duties on Canadian softwood lumber, commercial airliners and some paper products, as examples. All were prompted by complaints from…
Former Ag Trade Negotiator Says Much Work Left on NAFTA
…for the U.S. Trade Representative, Darci Vetter, told Agriculture.com the negotiations “have a long way to go.” Noting that some issues don’t have an assigned approach yet by the administration,…
USDA Helps Dairy and Beef Industries Reach More Domestic and Global Markets
…information on the program can visit the AMS website:www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing/awap. For questions, please contact Jeffrey Waite, Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture by email at…
The California Kitchen: Rocky Road
…Walnuts 1/2 C Marshmallows 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 and apple…
Feeding Minds Press Will Focus on Accurate Agriculture Books for Children
…day, someone, somewhere, is working to bring food to their table.” Detlefsen, also the author of “Time for Cranberries,” is delighted that “Right This Very Minute” has found a home…
The California Kitchen: Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Cluster
…T Olive Oil 3/4 C Hazelnut’s 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…