…$199,385 Desert Forge Foundation, New Mexico, $200,000 New Mexico Acequia Association, New Mexico, $116,339 Canetoe Family Life Center, North Carolina, $199,738 Whitaker Small Farm Group Inc., North Carolina, $199,955 Asian…
Known Sorghum Pest Spotted in California
…acres over the past several years. This insect has been moving from the Southeast into Texas, Arizona into Mexico and has just finally ventured itself up into California.” Dahlberg said…
Heritage Foundation Slams Farm Bill
…stands, renewable fuels and trade. The 148-page report calls on Congress to eliminate the Renewable Fuels Standard along with trade-stifling tariffs and tariff rate quotas. The report also criticizes Congress…
Preliminary Extension of Deregulation to Two GE Potato Lines
…the Federal Register notice in the coming days. A copy of the extension request and supporting documents can be found on the News and Information page of the BRS website….
Agri View: Beefalo
…most enduring American images is that of the great American buffalo, or species Bison bison. These huge, shaggy animals once roamed from Canada to Mexico, grazing the Great Plains and…
Duarte Nursery Stands Up to Federal Regulators
…making his story available in a very public way. To help fund his legal defense effort, Duarte has established a page telling his story on the GoFundMe platform. Duarte is…
EPA Says Glyphosate Likely Not Carcinogenic
…on glyphosate was outlined in a 227-page paper. The EPA said the agency expects to publish its final assessment of glyphosate in the spring of 2017. From the National Association…
Agri View: Apple Versatility
…a few places. In fact, apples are grown in more countries than any other fruit. South America, North America, Asia, Europe. In places like Chile, China, Mexico, Canada. See. You…
The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Tamales
…Cup Vegetable Shortening 1/2 Cup Water 1 T Salt 3 T Vegetable Oil 1/2 lb New Mexico Chiles 1 Spanish Onion Diced medium 10 Oz Pork shoulder 3/4 QT Beef…
USDA: Animal Welfare Act / Horse Protection Act Enforcement Actions
…and Horse Protection Act (HPA). APHIS has moved the list Horse Protection Act Disqualification and Civil Penalty List to the Investigative and Enforcement web page for ease of use. The…
Beef Checkoff Education Webpage
…Ours. Beef Checkoff Education Webpage For the past couple of years, the American Farm Bureau Foundation has partnered with the Beef Checkoff offering beef education resources. A-F-B Foundation Executive Director…
TPP Pork Producers’ No. 1 Priority During Fly-In
…Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, which combined have 800 million consumers and account for nearly 40 percent of global GDP. “NPPC has…
USDA Seeks Nominees to the National Dairy Board
…Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming); Region 4 (Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas); Region 6 (Wisconsin); Region 9 (Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia); Region 10 (Alabama, District…
Farm to School Grants to Increase Local Foods in Schools
…September 29, at 1:00 p.m. EST, USDA will host a webinar to review the RFA and assist eligible entities in preparing proposals. Visit the grants homepage for more information and…
