…of reducing methane emissions from rice production. The institute has been working on strategies to address environmental issues for over 30 years. Six years of research have shown that fallow…
Perdue Unveils Farmers.gov, Interactive Website for Agricultural Producers
…Farm Production and Conservation mission area: the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Risk Management Agency. “Many farmers are out in their fields using equipment that…
The California Kitchen: Boston Cream Pie
…Quality Semi- Sweet Chocolate 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…
USDA Rejects Poultry Line Speed Request
…of you cannot.” USDA says the agency received about 100,000 comments on the issue. The opposition says workers in processing plants are already working at a “breakneck speed.” From the…
EPA, Army Corps, Sign WOTUS Delay
Pruitt Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt has signed an order to block the Waters of the U.S. Rule. A hold of the rule placed in 2015 will soon…
Farm Bureau Applauds Delay of Unlawful WOTUS Rule
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “The American Farm Bureau Federation applauds today’s action by the U.S. EPA and Army Corps of…
Healthy Eating Snacks for the Super Bowl
…it up really good. Your guests will be happily surprised. Baked corn chips can be substituted for fried chips. And sweet potato skins, instead of regular potatoes. With just a…
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
…by bolstering coordination between the two agencies. The formal agreement outlines efforts to increase interagency collaboration, efficiency and effectiveness on produce safety and biotechnology activities, while providing clarity to manufacturers….
International Agri-Center Prepares For 51st World Ag Expo®
…the Italian Trade Agency pavilion, and a wide variety of new seminars that cover everything from Organic farming to new technology in the ag industry. Attendees will also be able…
EPA Sends WOTUS Delay Rule to White House
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent a final rule to the White House that would prevent the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule from taking effect. The EPA rushed…
Dairy Industry Emphasizing Unity
…their collective efforts is to help make way for a new farm bill that will improve the Margin Protection Program (MPP) for dairy farmers while enhancing risk management options for…
USDA Names 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program Winners
…career opportunities with agriculture leaders in academia, government, and industry, as well as tour the nation’s capital. Among the winners, Justin Keay, an Environmental Sciences graduate student at Lincoln University,…
Ag Broadband Coalition Hails Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act
…of farmers and ranchers will have the necessary connectivity to achieve optimal yields, lower environmental impact and maximize profit,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said. “Broadband deployment in…
RFA Develops ‘Ethanol in the Classroom’ Program for Students
…students can choose a vehicle that runs on ethanol and then navigate through four stops: An overview of what is ethanol; ethanol environmental benefits; ethanol’s economic impact; and the overall…
