…fuel demands as the world’s population is projected to exceed nine billion by 2050 and natural resources are stressed under a changing climate. In addition, AFRI programs help develop new…
Keep Holiday Food Safe with These Four Safety Steps
…Inspection Service has four food safety tips to ensure a healthy and safe holiday. Even on Holidays, Always Follow the Four Steps to Food Safety Clean hands before food preparation…
Women Earn Nearly Half of Ag Doctorates, Hold 23 Percent of Academic Post
…only four had a female department chair for crop and soil sciences. Among the colleges of agriculture, nine have female deans. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Industry Groups Making Case for WOTUS in Supreme Court
…is proceeding in the wrong court,” especially with the Trump administration likely to set off a new wave of legal maneuvering.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Secretary Search Continues
…least early next week. Currently, Brian Klippenstein (clip-in-stine) from Protect the Harvest is the lone listed transition team member for USDA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Final Environmental Documents for WaterFix Released
…more extreme weather,” said Mark Cowin, Director of the California Department of Water Resources. “After years of scientific study and analysis, we have found the best solution for protecting both…
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
Over $46 million in federal funds will be awarded to 25 district-led conservation projects through the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) in 2017, setting a program record for conservation…
Farm Bureau, NASDA Seek Delay of Unlawful EPA Rule
…training resources needed to effectively implement the rule and assist farmers and ranchers with compliance efforts. “At this time, even if all of the compliance and enforcement materials were completed…
Rabobank Issues Report on Reshaping Food Sector
…an integral part of American food consumption. The report also says sugar processors will continue to move towards more non-GMO sources. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Removing Pesticide Ingredients from The Market
…directly affect pests are called inert ingredients. Many of the 72 inert ingredients were included on the original list of 371. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Proposed Organic Livestock Farm Rules Not Guaranteed
…the National Pork Producers Council and state chapters of the American Farm Bureau are vehemently opposed to the proposed rule changes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Hormel Settles Dispute with Labor Department
…now will avoid an unnecessary distraction.” Other meatpacking companies have faced similar suits over hiring practices, including Pilgrim’s Pride and JBS. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Combs a Surprise Potential Ag Secretary Nominee
…government purchasing by making the process more efficient. Conaway says, “The federal government needs more people with that kind of expertise.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
Storms Dent, Don’t End Drought Shasta Lake With reservoirs rising from December storms, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) today boosted its early-season estimate of next year’s State Water Project…