…action when it comes to planning which seeds to plant in your garden first. As soon as the frost is no longer a threat and before it gets too hot,…
State Agriculture Leaders Call Food Safety a Farm Bill Priority
…loans to upgrade infrastructure to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act. Online publication Food Safety News reports the move is not premature, noting Congress plans work on the 2018…
Congressman Gaetz; Why Abolish the EPA
…that human health and the environment are protected. However, Congressman Gaetz believes this protection can better be served by the state and by private citizens. Congressman Gaetz; Why Abolish the…
Funding for Plant and Animal Phenomics and Microbiome Projects
…(NSF), we are able to leverage funding and enhance partnership opportunities to propel us into the future of food and agricultural science.” “These studies will lead to a better understanding…
California Cattlemen File Lawsuit Against Fish and Game
…law. “Under the Endangered Species Act, you can only list species or subspecies that are native to the state. There is no indication that the Northwestern gray wolf, which is…
Western View: Living History at a State Park
…fall months. The tours begin with an orientation at the Tehachapi Museum then a drive to the actual park. This is followed by a mildly strenuous three mile walking tour…
Super Bowl Avocados
…better than chicken wings and beer, nacho cheese, pizza or chips and dip. Perhaps you’re looking for a healthier alternative to score some points from party-goers. As soon as you…
NMPF Lauds New House Bill
…the House bill would compel the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action against misbranded, plant-based beverages that are inappropriately using dairy terms, especially “milk.” The measure requires the…
Refugee Regulations Could Squeeze U.S. Meatpackers Labor Pool
…to 50,000. The move comes as dozens of meatpackers are expanding or building new facilities, following two years of high profits. Meatpackers often look for foreign-born workers to fill jobs…
Making Spinach with Low Oxalate Levels
…by Peggy Greb. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists identified 8 spinach varieties that have low oxalate levels, which is sometimes linked to better health. Oxalic acid, or “oxalate,” is a…
NPPC Hails Trump U.K. Trade Announcement
…given the EU’s intransigence on eliminating tariff and non-tariff barriers on agricultural products, including pork. “In pursuing better trade with the U.K. and working toward a free trade agreement with…
Landowner Wins Case against Army Corps
…federal dredge and fill permit under the Clean Water Act. In a resounding victory, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Hawkes, setting a precedent that landowners may challenge…
Beekeepers, Farmers Prepare for Pollination
…focused on bee health and pollination, Curtis described the annual pollination preparation as a balancing act. “Over the last few years, we’ve had a sufficient supply of healthy bees for…
Cattlemen Applaud Death Tax Repeal Legislation
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applauded the introduction of legislation designed to kill the estate tax. A Beef U.S.A. Dot Org article says the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017…