…electric grid to improve operational efficiencies. It includes metering, substation automation, computer applications, two-way communications, geospatial information systems and other improvements. Improvements to rural electric utility systems help to provide…
APHIS Proposes Orchids Can Be Safely Imported
…submit comments by either of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0005 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2016-0005, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS,…
Western View: Green is the New Angry
…building this concept of Waters of the USA which makes farming almost impossible in wetlands – and expands the definition of wetlands to include almost any farm in the country….
Growers, Researchers Fight Citrus Disease
An arsenal of weapons to combat the deadly citrus disease huanglongbing was described to growers attending the California Citrus Conference in Exeter. Hosted by the Citrus Research Board, the event…
The California Kitchen: Pear Tart Tatine
…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 and apple TV Follow Albert…
Bullish Agribusiness Opportunities Exist
…Export Exchange 2016 offers attendees an unparalleled opportunity to meet and build relationships with domestic suppliers of corn, distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS), sorghum, barley and other commodities. More…
Improve Energy Efficiency, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems
…million rural residents buy homes; funded nearly 9,200 community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care facilities; and helped bring high-speed Internet access to nearly 6 million rural…
Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics to Meet
…of agricultural disciplines and interests. For more information about the Advisory Committee on Agricultural Statistics, visit www.nass.usda.gov/About_NASS/Advisory_Committee_on_Agriculture_Statistics/index.php For more information about the meeting see the Federal Register notice at: www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-10-21/pdf/2016-25447.pdf…
Extension Educators Receive National Honors
…partnership with the APLU Commission on Food, Environment and Natural Resources. See www.landgrantimpacts.org/extension and www.extension.org/ecop for more information. About the National Institute of Food and Agriculture Since 2009, NIFA has…
Agri View: Refrigeration
…two factors are still effective today. That’s Agri View for today, I’m Everett Griner. Image credit: (top left) Kenneth Sponsler / Shutterstock.com Image credit: (bottom right) Roman Tiraspolsky / Shutterstock.com…
The California Kitchen: Pear and Blue Cheese Sage Crostini with shaved Bacon
…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 and apple TV Follow…
Vilsack Names Members and Alternates to the Hass Avocado Board
…Avocado Board is available online at www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion/hass-avocado, or from AMS’ Specialty Crops Program, Promotion and Economics Division at (202) 720-9915. For more information about research and promotion programs, visit www.ams.usda.gov/FVPromotion….
Officials Warn of Flash Flood Potential
…and resources can be found at FloodPrepareCA.com. The Department today released online an educational video showing recent catastrophic flooding after fire events across California and recommended actions the public should…
Canada-EU Trade Deal All But Dead
…known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA. The deal would eventually eliminate 98 percent of the tarriffs between the EU and Canada. It’s near collapsing because a…



















