…Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma); Region 13 (Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming); and Region 14 (Northern California). Newly appointed members will serve three-year terms from July 1, 2017, through…
Research to Support Healthy Agroecosystems
…of Regents, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, $439,080 The Regents of the University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, $439,676 National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C., $50,000 Archbold Expeditions,…
State Water Project Starts at 20 Percent
Drought Continues Despite Early-Season Rainfall Still early in California’s rainy season, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced its initial water allocation for 2017 of 20 percent of the requests…
GAO Says RFS Likely to Fall Short of Greenhouse Gas Goal
…under the RFS to date has been conventional corn-starch ethanol, which achieves smaller greenhouse gas emission reductions compared with advanced biofuels.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Indonesia Planning to Stop Corn Imports by 2018 or Sooner
…in 2013-14 before the restrictions took effect, and the country has purchased around only 800,000 metric tons of corn this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bird Flu Expanding Across Europe
…200,000 laying hens to reduce further infection. An estimated 27,000 birds died in the first weeks’ European states confirmed the infections. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack Disappointed in China Biotech Approval Delays
…Committee meeting next month and expects the remaining eight biotech traits will be reviewed based on science and risk, and approved. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Obama Administration Finishing Many Regulations
…of Land Management’s major rule on leases for wind and solar projects on federal land is expected before Obama leaves office. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China: Potential Trade War Not a ‘One-Way Street’
…the consequences of unilateral action and accelerate efforts to secure an Asia-wide trade pact that does not include the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Pomegranate Vinaigrette
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pomegranate vinaigrette with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 12 oz. Rosenthal Olive Ranch Garlic Olive…
CDFA SWEEP Program Awards 167 Projects
SWEEP is funded through California’s Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 167 projects, totaling $22 million, to receive grants from the State Water…
Wisconsin Farm Family Delivers White House Christmas Tree to First Lady
The farm family who are the winners of the National Christmas Tree Association Grand Champion tree contest have just delivered to First Lady Michelle Obama what will soon be the…
Central Valley Supports Food Supply Chains
California’s Central Valley joins national network U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced three new public-private partnerships that will create economic opportunities in Elgin, Texas; Fresno, Calif.; and Chicago. The Food…
Labor Issues Increase Vineyard Mechanization Attention
…said. Minimum wage and agriculture overtime qualifications will substantially increase over the next five years in California. O’Quest added that this has only reaffirmed his decision to adopt mechanization technologies….