…done. Farmers want, no farmer’s need, a more reliable way to have experienced workers available when that crop is ready to harvest. Otherwise, we can import our fruits and vegetables….
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…become the next generation of environmental professionals who can make significant impacts in environmental science and beyond. Learn more about these fellows: https://www.epa.gov/research-fellowships/star-graduate-and-gro-undergraduate-fellowship-recipient-list#star Learn more about EPA’s fellowship opportunities: www.epa.gov/research-fellowships…
Increased International Collaboration on Agricultural Science
…leads NIFA’s international collaboration with USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. Department of State, international organizations and foreign governments where the expertise…
Agri View: More Ag Technology
…environmentally friendly. Importance of Agriculture Technology Farmers no longer have to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides uniformly across entire fields. Instead, they can use the minimum quantities required and target…
Agri View: Cotton Problem
…to be smaller this year due mostly to market conditions. Farmers still have to gamble on weather, current as well as futures market and export demands. Well, one of their…
Essential Meat Thermometer
…Safety.gov Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures Use this chart and a food thermometer to ensure that meat, poultry, seafood, and other cooked foods reach a safe minimum internal temperature. Remember, you…
Labor Day Grilling Safety
…MPHotline.fsis@usda.gov. Ask Karen! (AskKaren.gov | PregunteleaKaren.gov ) FSIS’ automated response system can provide food safety information 24/7 and a live chat during Hotline hours. Mobile phone users can access m.askkaren.gov….
Availability of Additional Farm Loan Funding
…visit www.fsa.usda.gov/farmloans or contact a local USDA office. To find the nearest USDA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov/. Since 2009, USDA has worked to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that…
U.S. Senators Urge Investigation into Canada’s Dairy-Pricing Policies
…investigation into Canadian dairy pricing policies that have impacted current trade and stand to negatively affect U.S. dairy farmers and manufacturers, jeopardizing the country’s trade commitment to the United States….
Wheat Industry Applauds End to Japan’s Wheat Import Suspension
…developed by Monsanto and made that test available to officials in Korea and Japan. Effective communications between government officials, including USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, the grain trade companies and customers…
Agri View: Drone Rules
Everett Griner talks about rules set for drone use by the FAA in today’s Agri View. Drone Rules Farmers who have been waiting for the rules to be established to…
Funding for Ag Water Use
…health. Comments due by September 30, 2016 Draft Agricultural Water Use Efficiency & State Efficiency and Enhancement Program Public Workshop Schedule (Sept 27-29, 2016) Comments can be submitted to: AgWUE@water.ca.gov…
USDEC, NMPF Laud Senators for Urging Investigation
…policies that have impacted current trade and stand to negatively affect U.S. dairy farmers and manufacturers, jeopardizing the country’s trade commitment to the United States. In a letter to U.S….
Computer “Nudges” Help School Lunch Choices
…low-fat milk than the control group. The study did not examine actual food consumption. The nudges come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate program. According to its website,www.choosemyplate.gov/, MyPlate…