Cathy Isom gives us some nutritional facts, and suggestions, about celebrating a naturally sweet and delicious snack. Though we are still months away from the first harvest of tiny sundries…
EPA Chief Faces Tough Questions
A Politico report says Environmental Protection Agency Chief Scott Pruitt had a simple task during recent Congressional hearings, which was to keep his conservative backers happy. In turn, that may…
EPA Waivers Lower Ethanol Production Six Percent
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted Renewable Fuels Standard waivers to dozens of refineries over the last couple of years. The Renewable Fuels Association analyzed the EPA’s own compliance…
Celebrating National Arbor Day
…provide vital protection for the Earth’s topsoil from erosion, oxygen, and also homes for wildlife. Trees are a renewable resource that provides a variety of materials for building, fuel and…
Ag Groups Applaud Precision Ag Connectivity Act
…they work. The Farm Bureau says precision agriculture maximizes yield, lowers environmental impact, and improves farm profitability, which is important at a time when farmers need to maximize every penny…
Former Senators Ask Congress to Investigate EPA/RFS Waivers
…say Congress should investigate the waivers to the RFS granted to more than two-dozen refineries by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt. In a statement released by the National Biodiesel…
EPA Chief Faces Scrutiny on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers peppered Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt with questions on ethics and spending allegations that have prompted bipartisan calls for his ouster. Pruitt An Associated Press report says the…
Perdue To Allow Modified FMD Virus Onto US Mainland
…under very strict biocontainment procedures. However, with advances in technology, it is now possible to genetically modify the virus so that it is non-infectious. With this added protection, it is…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Tomato Jam
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Sweet Tomato Jam with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Heirloom Tomatos 1/2 C…
Natural Garden Pest Protection
If you have a garden, you are proud of it. You will want to keep the unwanted pests and bugs out of it. Instead of spraying chemicals, you choose to…
Agricultural Broadband Bill Important Milestone, Farm Bureau Says
…of urban Americans. Today’s tractors, harvesters and other farm equipment gather vast amounts of data to determine the precise amount of seed, water, crop protection products and nutrients to deliver…
Clean 15 Fruits and Veggies of 2018
…Cabbages 5. Onions 6. Frozen Sweet Peas 7. Papayas 8. Asparagus 9. Mangoes 10. Eggplants 11. Honeydew Melons 12. Kiwis 13. Cantaloupes 14. Cauliflower 15. Broccoli The Environmental Working Group…
EPA Administrator Faces “Watershed” Moment
Scott Pruitt, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is approaching his two separate committee hearings in the House of Representatives with sagging support on the hill. Even his most…
Administrative Changes Made to the Livestock Indemnity Program
…Farm Service Agency (FSA) authorizes local FSA county committees to accept veterinarian certifications that livestock deaths were directly related to adverse weather and unpreventable through good animal husbandry and management….
