A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, a new weight management tool, visitors…
FMC Inspires Youth in Ag
An agriculture company is finding new ways to encourage youth involved with ag. AgNet West Intern Allison Rosa has the details. FMC and FFA…
The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Tamales
…Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Tamales For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is partnering with Microsoft to launch the “Innovation Challenge,” a contest designed to explore how climate change will impact the United States’ food system…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
The California Kitchen: Meat Loaf
…Brown Sugar Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Meat Loaf For this and many more of these recipes, visit:…
NCBA: Stabenow’s Solution Guarantees Trade War with Canada and Mexico
…producers $115 to $120 per animal sold. In June, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted 300 to 131 to fully repeal COOL for beef, pork and chicken. Senate Agriculture Committee…
House Passes H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
Rep. K. Michael Conaway (R-TX), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act by a…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
…Bureau applauds Representatives Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) and G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) for introducing this legislation, as well as House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-Minn.),…
Food Labeling Act H.R. 1599 Passes House Vote
…now moves to the Senate. California representatives Jim Costa (D-16), David Validao (R-21), Devin Nunes (R-22), and Stephen Knight (R-25) were among the co-sponsors of the bill. The bill would…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options for fruit and nut producers. The Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and the Actual…
Four HLB Trees in San Gabriel, Quarantine Declared
…California citrus. We urge residents in the San Gabriel area to do all they can to comply.” California Department of Food and Agriculture, the USDA and the Los Angeles County…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…averaging over the orchard lifespan is required to report the emissions of a “typical” California almond orchard. According to Dr. Gabriele Ludwig, the Almond Board of California’s Director of Sustainability…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…