…purple, so it can act as an ornamental plant that adds height to your garden, as well. Quinoa comes in several varieties. Some develop into different colors, and some are…
How Sunflowers Provide a Helping Hand
…people grow sunflowers for the simple fact that they are stunning, massive flowers that brighten up the scene. However, sunflowers are beneficial in the garden for many reasons. They are…
Legislation to Relieve Regulatory Burden on Livestock Haulers
…(ELDs). In the Senate, the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act was introduced by Senators Ben Sasse and Jon Tester and was supported by 16 other senators. The bill would…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
The Fish and Game Commission (Commission) is considering four bumblebee species to be listed as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The Xerces Society, Defenders of Wildlife, and…
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
…animal welfare, highway safety, and the well-being of livestock haulers. S. 1255, the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act, was introduced by Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) with a bipartisan group…
Trees with Leaves You Can Eat
…of Ours. There are many trees with leaves that you can actually eat. For example, Linden trees. Commonly used to line streets and act as windbreaks. Their leaves are said…
NCC Says E15 Waiver Will Harm Chicken Producers
…specified in the Act in whole or in part based on a petition by one or more States, by any person subject to the requirements of the Act, or by…
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
…to nearly 600,000 applicants. The MFP is established under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act and is administered by FSA. More Information For more information, contact…
Hold The Line Against Huanglongbing: The Time Has Come to Meet ACP Head On
…a citrus tree will contract HLB and helps ensure a healthy, productive tree. ACP and Insect Management from Bayer Bayer has a proven insecticide portfolio that helps protect against citrus…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
…to California almonds since the rollout of a groundbreaking pasteurization program a decade ago. In fact, earlier this month the Almond Board was selected to receive the GMA Food Safety Award from…
Water Allocations Updated for CVP South-of-Delta Contractors
Last week the Bureau of Reclamation issued the updated allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) South-of-Delta contractors for the 2019 contract year. South-of-Delta agricultural water service contractors will now be…
Legislation to Bring Cell-Cultured Meat Products Under USDA Jurisdiction
…Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act, which are the primary guidelines that govern FSIS jurisdiction and oversight responsibilities. Over the past year, the USDA and FDA have been at…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…Act of 2018. Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): On March 8, 2019, FNS issued the information memorandum for CSFP and the exception for temporary monthly certification periods. Food Distribution Program on…
Almond Update: Industry Standards Led to Produce Safety Rule Discretion
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced an enforcement discretion policy for certain crops under the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule portion of the Food Safety Modernization Act…