…rather than the published U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) price election. RMA has also expanded organic premium price elections to 57 crops, up from four in…
Agri View: GMO Foods Ruling
…all foods regulated by FDA. As articulated in its 1992 “Statement of Policy: Foods Derived from New Plant Varieties,” the agency is not aware of any information showing that foods…
Western View: Behind the Sagebrush Rebellion
…the BLM, and some of them resent it, too. The BLM has to deal with all the other interests – recreation use, like camping, fishing or hunting, and environmental concerns,…
US Chamber of Commerce Joins USDA in Push to Enlist Veterans in Agriculture
…January 2013, USDA’s microloan program has provided more than $25.8 million in support to help veterans grow their farming businesses. Recently, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) also expanded its collaboration…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…and quantity, improve habitat for federally listed species, reduce the threat of and intensity of wildfire, improve forest health, and provide environmental education. In its first two years, the AOWR…
Agri View: Weather Damage
…state environmental officials to find ways to dispose of the bodies of the animals, according to AP. Some counties are allowing them to put carcasses in their landfills. Additionally, TAD…
The California Kitchen: Seared Kiwi with Bourbon Chocolate Ganache
…Orange Arbosana 2 Kiwis Cleaned and cut in half ½ Lb. Semi-Sweet Chocolate 1/2 Cup Cream 1 T Bourbon To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from…
House Agriculture Committee Questions EPA ‘Burdensome Policies’
Rep. Jim Costa asks EPA about California crops, bees Thursday, the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to consider the impacts of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) actions on the…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…grapes, hops, berries, citrus, roses and sweet potatoes free of targeted plant pathogens and pests. The Farm Bill provided $62.5 million for these programs in fiscal year 2016, though funding…
NCBA Continues to Express Concerns with Market Volatility
…price moves without corresponding market news,” said Woodall. “The result has been decreased confidence for cattlemen using the futures markets as a risk protection tool. This is not an issue…
Valentine Flowers
…Ours. This Land of Ours – Valentine’s Flowers In these finals days leading to the ultimate day for Love – February 14th Valentine’s Day – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s…
Agri View: Climate Change
…in theoretical approaches to match past climate data, make future projections, and link causes and effects in climate change. Learn more from Wikipedia. Learn more on climate change from EPA….
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
This is the only certification and logo in the U.S. and Canada that guarantees food products come from animals fed a 100 percent grass and forage diet, raised outdoors on…
ASTA Participates in FarmNext National Summit
…including the public’s perception of agriculture, technology and innovation within the industry, the economic outlook for careers in agriculture, opportunities for workforce development, environmental issues, and more. Based on these…
