California’s Central Valley joins national network U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced three new public-private partnerships that will create economic opportunities in Elgin, Texas; Fresno, Calif.; and Chicago. The Food…
Labor Issues Increase Vineyard Mechanization Attention
…said. Minimum wage and agriculture overtime qualifications will substantially increase over the next five years in California. O’Quest added that this has only reaffirmed his decision to adopt mechanization technologies….
Almond Board: A Thanksgiving Message
…committee members serve without compensation. The Board is responsible for establishing policy, recommending budgets and programs to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval, and reviewing program results and effectiveness. The…
Agri View: America’s Youth Convention
…more. FFA, Future Farmers of America, involves a lot more than agriculture. They teach leadership and responsibility. That’s what the difference is all about. That’s Agri View for today. I’m…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes
…the volumes. EPA implements the RFS program in consultation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Energy. For more information on today’s announcement, go to: https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program/final-renewable-fuel-standards-2017-and-biomass-based-diesel-volume…
Food Safety Tips
…are five things to remember that will guarantee a stress-free and food borne illness-free Thanksgiving this year. Tip # 1 – Don’t wash that Turkey. The USDA does not recommend…
Report Highlights Scientific Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released investment results in scientific research including 222 new inventions, 94 patents awarded and 125 new patent applications filed in 2015. The USDA Annual Report…
Next Ag Secretary Likely to have Indiana Ties
…President, is overseeing the transition efforts, and Politico reports that Pence will have a lot of say in who gets control of the Department of Agriculture. Five of the nine…
Vilsack Says RFS Will Survive Trump Administration
…the U.S. Energy Department. Farm Futures reports that President-elect Trump told the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association earlier this year that the U.S. should increase ethanol mandates, but in September his…
Agri View: Seafood Consumption
Everett Griner talks about American’s and seafood consumption in today’s Agri View. Seafood Consumption “American’s seafood consumption is below recommendations.” This is the lead line from a USDA research study….
Christmas Tree Promotion Board Members Named
…31, 2019. Board members selected by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture administer the program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the Christmas Tree Promotion Board in accordance with…
Softwood Lumber Board Appointments
…other importing countries. Board members selected by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture administer the program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the Softwood Lumber Board in accordance with…
Changes to Improve the Prevented Planting Program
New Provisions to Take Effect for 2017 Spring Crops The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced updated factors for prevented planting coverage that will strengthen the…