…user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and…
National 4-H Council, AFBF Establish Partnership
…the Cooperative Extension System and USDA. Learn more about 4-H at 4-H.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4-H and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/4H. About the American Farm Bureau Federation With…
Stronger Standards for Applying the Riskiest Pesticides
…not available for purchase by the general public, and require special handling. “We are committed to keeping our communities safe, protecting our environment and protecting workers and their families,” said…
CDFA Announces Vacancies
…information, you may contact the Nursery Services Program at (916) 654-0435. Six Vacancies on the Shell Egg Advisory Committee (SEAC) The Egg Safety and Quality Management (ESQM) Program monitors egg…
China Proposes New Food Safety Rules on Imports
…certificates with them, even if the products are designated as low risk. Pork Network Dot Com says the new regulations will add costs and logistical headaches to a large number…
The California Kitchen: Sugar Cookies
…agnet-christmas-sweets-5-2016 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 TV Follow Albert…
LBAM Quarantine Boundary Update
…for regulatory updates through the email notification ListServ at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/subscriptions/index.html#planthealth. For questions regarding the regulations or map, please email Dayna Napolillo (dayna.napolillo@cdfa.ca.gov) or Keith Okasaki (keith.okasaki@cdfa.ca.gov) or call (916) 654-0312….
USDA Prepares for 2017 Census of Agriculture
…source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial agricultural data for every county in the nation. Through the census of agriculture, producers are able to demonstrate the value and importance of agriculture,…
Incentives for Conservation Reserve Program Participants
…service center or go to www.fsa.usda.gov/conservation. To locate the nearest FSA office, go to http://offices.usda.gov/. Throughout the Obama Administration, USDA has generated thousands of critical partnerships to conserve and protect…
High School, College Students Unaware of Ag Jobs Available
…Leaders program, which will award more than $500,000 in scholarships in 2017. Students can learn more online at Grow Ag Leaders.com. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Lemon Scones
…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 on Roku, Amazon Fire,…
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…understanding the effects of organic practices such as crop rotation, livestock-crop integration, organic manure, mulch and/or compost additions, cover crops, and reduced or conservation tillage on ecosystem services, greenhouse gas…
EPA: Nutrient Pollution Widespread in Lakes
…activities, and conducting research and development. In September, EPA called upon states and stakeholders to intensify their efforts to reduce nutrient pollution in collaboration with EPA. For more information: https://www.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys/nla…
New Map Shows CA’s Dependency on Delta Water
…major source of clean water at risk. WaterFix is the state’s plan to modernize this system to secure reliable water for two of three Californians. For more information, visit www.californiawaterfix.com….