…when it comes to raising a child these days. That’s coming up On This Land of Ours. Raising a Child-Where Your Dollars Go The USDA’s annual Cost of Raising a…
The California Kitchen: Brandy Braised Beef Heart
…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 on: Facebook, LinkedIn:…
Proposed Rule Issued to Amend COOL Provisions; Invites Public Comments
…Federal Register. Comments must be submitted by March 14, 2017, and may be posted at www.regulations.gov, or sent to: COOL Division; Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA;…
USDA Proposes Adjusted Membership on Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board
…appear in the Jan. 13, 2017, Federal Register. Comments may be submitted online at www.regulations.gov, or sent to Mike Dinkel, Marketing Specialist; Research and Promotion Division, Room 2608-S; Livestock, Poultry,…
Corn, Soybean Production Up in 2016
…billion bushels, up 11 percent from 2015. Corn yield in the U.S. is estimated at 174.6 bushels per acre, 6.2 bushels above last year’s average yield. Area harvested, at 86.7…
River-Flow Plan Moves to Written Comment Stage
…hit, and I’m looking to compare that to the fish presence in those critically dry years.” In response to public comments that the plan’s analysis of its impact on groundwater…
Farm Service Agency Cooperative Agreements
…who come to USDA for help are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Through coordinated outreach and consistent engagement, USDA is forming new partnerships in diverse communities and regaining trust…
Almond Board: CASP Workshops on Bee Health
…staff. Workshops run from 9 a.m. to noon, and include lunch. See this flier for a complete workshop program, including times and locations. Please RSVP to Jenny Nicolau at jnicolau@almondboard.com….
Cost of Raising a Child
Cathy Isom has the USDA’s latest report on how much it will cost to raise a child. That’s coming up On This Land of Ours. Cost of Raising a Child…
Support for People with Disabilities in Agriculture
…Feb. 15, 2017. See the request for applications on NIFA’s AgrAbility web page for more information. AgrAbility projects are competitively funded for four-year periods. Continued funding of a project is…
$27 Million Available to Support Local Food Sector
…regional food producers and businesses. “These grants will continue USDA’s support for the local food sector as an important strategy for keeping wealth in rural communities,” said AMS Administrator Elanor…
China’s Pork Imports Rise Along with Production Costs
By Fred Gale, USDA Economic Research Service Abstract: China has become a leading importer of pork as its hog production costs have grown. China-U.S. comparisons show that hog producers in…
The California Kitchen: BBQ Baby Back Ribs
…get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Football For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…Chicken Council and its members remain committed to chicken welfare, continuous improvement and respecting consumer choice – including the growing market for a slower growing bird,” said Ashley Peterson, Ph.D.,…