…works to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Advisory Committee on Ag Statistics
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is seeking nominations to the Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics. Members of this Committee advise the Secretary of Agriculture…
FSA County Committee Elections to Begin
…that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures that Americans spend less of their paychecks at the…
Pesticide Conversations Already Happening with Schools
…documents to the nearby schools or daycares. Kern County started a pilot project after some concerns were raised during public hearings about future regulations. “We tried to mirror what we…
Election Shakeup of Senate Ag Committee Possible
…party ensures it has a majority on every committee. The Senate Ag Committee currently consists of 11 Republicans and nine Democrats. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
A Big Investment to Stimulate Overseas Beef Demand
With the prospect of low cattle prices and increasing beef supplies in the immediate future, the Federation of State Beef Councils announced that its investing almost $1 million to stimulate…
Support for Oklahoma “Right to Farm” Amendment Drops
…make the state more attractive to farmers from outside Oklahoma. Opponents say it would prevent the government from passing laws to protect smaller farmers as well as the environment, and…
TPP Headed for Ratification in Japan
…products that contain them. The current Prime Minister of Japan suggested several responses to food safety concerns but hasn’t committed to any specific procedures yet. From the National Association of…
HSUS Denies Budget Problems
…do expect those numbers to rise as many Americans typically wait until the end of the year for their charitable giving. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Sweet and Sour Raisel Chicken
…National Raisin For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow…
CCGGA Opposes Air Resources Board Freight Facility Survey for 2017
…other agricultural post-harvest facilities. This is critical as CARB eyes future rulemaking that, while not explicit stating it, could lead to the potential of a facility based diminishing emissions cap….
CCGGA Hosts Congressional Staff
…cotton gin. CCGGA is working with the National Cotton Ginners Association and the National Cotton Council along with members of Congress and the Senate to have FDA address this discrepancy….
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…for project proposals include the following: Innovative approaches that benefit historically underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers, beginning farmers and ranchers and those with limited resources; Natural resources data analytics…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…formulate trade strategy and keep American exports growing,” Vilsack said. “Committee members serve an invaluable role to help enact trade agreements and trade policies that benefit America’s farmers, ranchers and…