…consumers, potential benefits include healthier, higher-quality foods at affordable prices. For farmers, they include improvements in productivity, plant and animal health, and environmental sustainability. “The global regulatory treatment of genome-edited…
The California Kitchen: Perfect al dente 1 Minute Vegetables
…Red Onion 1″ thick 1 C Sweet Mini Peppers Perfect al dente 1 Minute Vegetables For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com…
USDA Invites Comments on the Implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program
…from the agency drop-down menu, then click “Submit.” In the Docket ID column, select RUS-18-TELECOM-0004 to submit or view public comments and to view supporting and related materials available electronically….
USDA Preparing Alternative to WHO Antibiotic Guidelines
…first came out last November, proposing to end the use of medically important antibiotics in healthy animals to promote growth and prevent disease. The agency wanted the drugs only used…
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…this year’s projects. Or view them in this multimedia story. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service funds Conservation Innovation Grants through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. The maximum grant is $2…
Water Works: Funding Approved for Water Storage Projects
…will receive $280 million to use with the South County Ag Program to treat recycled wastewater and provide it to farmers in Sacramento County. The Inland Empire Utilities Agency will…
Trade Assistance Details Still Being Worked Out
…trade promotion efforts. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the plan incorporates functions of the Farm Service Agency, Agricultural Marketing Service, and the Foreign Agricultural Service. From the National Association of…
EPA Approves Sorghum Oil for Biofuels
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler approved sorghum as an eligible feedstock under the Renewable Fuels Standard. The announcement marks a significant step toward leveling the playing field for…
Livestock Groups Highlight Misuse of Environmental Laws
Cattle and sheep producers warned Congress that environmental laws are increasingly being misused by fringe activist groups and pose a growing threat to grazing on federal lands. The House Oversight…
Water Recycling Projects Continue Improving Agricultural Water Supplies
…year. Another recycled water project in Paso Robles is getting closer to completion. According to a California Environmental Quality Act study checklist, once the plant is running at full capacity…
Foods Rich in Magnesium Important to Your Health
…flax seeds at snack time instead of sugary snacks. But if you still need that sweet fix, reach for Dark chocolate. A one ounce serving has some magnesium-rich benefits. And…
Benefits of Sustainably Harvesting Non-timber Forest Products
…the report editors. “However, changing conditions from environmental stresses like drought, fire, insects and disease, and climate variability put all of these economic benefits are at risk.” Non-timber forest products…
Almonds Don’t Lactate: FDA to Enforce Standards for Milk Labeling
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced that the agency will renew efforts to enforce standards for milk labeling. The dairy industry has been vocal in expressing…
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…decimate our region, poison our drinking water, and provide no environmental benefit what-so-ever.” We’re on the path to a major environmental disaster, with farms shut down and cities on drastic…























