…the United States, fruitcake lovers young and old observe National Fruitcake Day every year on this day. Made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts and spices and sometimes soaked…
Ag Groups Pleased with 2018 Farm Bill
Several agriculture groups are pleased with the 2018 Farm Bill. Groups such as the National Corn Growers Association, National Cotton Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation spoke out and…
Celebrating National Pumpkin Pie Day
…of us will be enjoying time with family or friends for the Christmas holiday, today is also an opportunity to honor the ever-humble and often favored pumpkin pie. It’s National…
NCBA President Invited to White House for 2018 Farm Bill Ceremony
Kevin Kester National Cattlemen Beef Association (NCBA) president and fifth generation California rancher Kevin Kester was one of few people invited to the White House,Thursday, for the 2018 Farm Bill…
Celebrating National Eggnog Day
Cathy Isom lets us know about the festival holiday drink dating back hundreds of years that’s being celebrated today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Eggnog Day…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…said Secretary Perdue. “Our employees work hard every day to benefit our customers and the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers who depend on our programs. During a shutdown, we will…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…vying to become the new homes of the Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Secretary Perdue announced in August 2018 that most ERS and…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…reform, streamlining government, and refocusing USDA to be customer oriented. Perdue “In 2018 we have fought for American farmers, ranchers, and producers by delivering new and improved trade deals like…
Consumers Want to Hear About Sustainable Ag Practices from Farmers
…of weight when it comes to trust among consumers. “They believe NGO’s, they believe scientists, they believe farmers, ranchers…the consumer just wants to see you being sincere, authentic, that you’re…
The 2018 Farm Bill is Officially Here
…Trump said at the signing ceremony. “We are delivering to the farmers and ranchers who are the heart and soul of America, all sorts of things that they never even…
Establishing the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law, passed by Congress in July of 2016, directed USDA to establish…
Almond Update: Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…President and CEO Richard Waycott talked about the goals at the Almond Conference. AgNet West will have more detail on each goal in future Almond Updates. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
…national goal of reducing food waste 50 percent by 2030. Nationally, 14 businesses and organizations received national FRC awards, including five in the Pacific Southwest Region. For more information on…
Genome Published of the Small Hive Beetle, a Major Honey Bee Parasite
…the honey bee has detoxification genes but that the SHB doesn’t. A native of sub-Saharan Africa, the SHB has spread to many other locations, including North America, Europe, Australia, and…