…2011. As a result of the collaborative efforts between, USDA, CDFA, county agricultural commissioners, grower liaisons, University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and especially growers, the quarantine area in California…
Food Scraps
Leftover food scraps, such as vegetable peels, fruit rinds, skins and seeds can be a great for compost in the garden. Cathy Isom tells us how we can turn leftover…
USDA Grant to Support Future Farmers
…specifically designed to benefit new farmers. USDA programs have helped young farmers save over $14 million in costs and fees, according to the agency. From the National Association of Farm…
Meeting Emissions Goals
…were included in the new rule. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: American Trucking Association ATA Hopes Final Truck Efficiency Rule Will Achieve Emissions Goals Leading…
Poultry Facilities Recognized
…for their outstanding safety records, thanks to their innovative safety and health programs. The Joint Council consists of members from the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, National Chicken Council, and…
Cancelling Atrazine Would Cost Farmers $2.5 Billion
…weeds are resistant to other herbicides but not to Atrazine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Corn Growers Association Zimmerman Defends Atrazine at Senate Hearing…
Asian Trade Negotiations Taking Place Without the U.S.
…lose ground to manufacturing competitors like Vietnam, which would have greater duty-free access to the United States and other member nations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump’s New Ag Advisors Take Aim at Regulatory Overreach
…major party candidates say they are against the TPP agreement but support trade, adding “they need to articulate what that means.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Farm Labor Shortage
…Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Agriculture; Jamie Clover Adams, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; and farmers Bill Brim from Georgia, Carlos Castaneda from California…
The California Kitchen: Eggplant Benedict
…Ham 8 T Hollandaise Sauce To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit:…
Prospects Good for Record Almond Crop
…Waycott, president and CEO of the Almond Board of California. “We’re ending the (marketing) year on a major upswing in terms of demand and volume,” he said. “It looks…
Environmental Impact Report Draft Released
…the term of its water supply contracts with 29 public agencies in northern California, the Bay Area, San Joaquin Valley, Central Coast and Southern California. The 29 agencies contract with…
APHIS Accepting Applications for FY 2017 NCPN Cooperative Agreements
…and that would help develop and maintain a comprehensive, cohesive, and efficient clean plant network. Historically, NCPN funded specialty crops have focused on grapes, fruit trees, citrus, hops, berries, roses,…
Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…Association, Marine St. Croix, Minn., $159,626 Land Stewardship Project, Minneapolis, Minn., $384,649 Stone Child College, Box Elder, Mont., $265,179 National Center for Appropriate Technology, Butte, Mont., $238,441 National Center for…