…biofuel required under the program. Pruitt also cut the cellulosic ethanol mandate by almost a quarter. But the EPA chief didn’t stop there, starting down a path to possible significant…
Heat Illness Prevention In California
…A written copy of the HIP program must be available in English as well as the language understood by the majority of employees. This is the most frequent violation seen…
Almond Board: Air Quality Workshops
The almond board has an upcoming workshop series on air quality and almond harvest. Almond Board Manager of Industry Relations, Jenny Nicolau tells us more. Listen to the report: For…
Farm Bill Number Crunching
…billion for the SNAP program and $143 billion for ag programs like crop insurance, commodity subsidies, conservation, and other programs. However, the money lawmakers have available could go even lower…
Agri View: School Lunch Problem
…First Lady Michelle Obama’s School Lunch Program. They can breathe easy now. It is out. Dumped by officials in the Trump administration. You see, the Obama program featured healthy food….
UC a Key Link for AgTech
…“That just is not sustainable anymore, and those two forces have to converge.” University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, with the Cooperative Extension program, is an essential…
In China, Perdue Welcomes U.S. Beef back to Market
…China, having followed the requirements set forth in the USDA Export Verification Program and according to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service export requirements. USDA maintains a public list of…
Farmers Assess Impact of Recent Heat Wave
…Farmers of some crops expect to see an effect—though the extent won’t be certain until harvest. “I think we’re likely to see some reduced yields, based on blossom drop or…
Research on Pests and Beneficial Species Funding from USDA
…totaling $7.6 million for research to help manage pests and beneficial species that affect agricultural crops. The funding is made possible through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program,…
House Ag Budget Not Aligned with Trump Proposal
…week, the Committee said it “focuses funding on programs that bolster U.S. agriculture, support rural communities, maintain and promote food and drug safety, and provide nutrition for those in need.”…
USDA Launches Reorganization Commission
…serving as acting deputy undersecretaries. The effort is being coordinated by Donald Bice, the associate director of the Office of Budget and Program Analysis. A former USDA official told Politico…
NIFA Announces $4.3 Million for Higher Education Support
…developing a new graduate program that integrates indigenous and scientific knowledge on environmental sustainability. As a result, the program seeks to offer transformational approaches to mentoring, training, and supporting the…
Coffee Grown in California
…very well on quality tests. And, in time, with new technology and more production, the cost per harvest is likely to go down. For decades, the only serious coffee-growing region…
Agri View: Dangerous Jobs
…the most dangerous job. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner… Photo credit: Accident scene involving a tractor overturn fatality. Photo courtesy of Iowa FACE Program. From: University of…