…calories and a good source of vitamin K, though they can be high in sodium. Whether it’s a dill, gherkin, Brined, Kosher Dill, Polish, Hungarian, Lime, Bread and Butter, or…
Water Managers Prepare for New Rainfall Season
…said forecasters are keeping an eye on Pacific Ocean temperatures for a potential indication of the winter to come. Right now, forecasters expect a cooling of ocean temperatures, known as…
USDA Invests in Integrated Pest Management for Increased Production
…regulatory approvals have helped specialty crop growers nationwide protect their crops from numerous pests, reduce food waste, and stock grocery store shelves with an abundance of high-quality American grown fruits…
DIY Indoor Garden Projects
…the days that you can’t get outdoors because of rain, snow, extreme temperatures, or wind… why not spend some time doing garden projects that are made for the indoors? Like…
China Online Mall To Buy Large Amounts of Beef and Pork
…assured knowing that they are able to purchase safe, high-quality meat products imported from the U.S., with the fast delivery and ironclad assurance of authenticity that they have come to…
Almond Board: Post-Harvest Irrigation
…high in salts, while surface water from snowmelt is very low in salts. Depending on the sources of water available to the grower, a part of irrigation management is to…
NIFA to Invest in Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…evaluate science-based data relevant to environmental risk assessments or risk management related to biotechnology-developed organisms. “It is important that we base policy decisions around evidence-based, high-quality science that analyzes the…
Autumn Planting for Fall Vegetables
…temperatures and are frost tolerant. Swiss Chard is often grown as part of a cold-tolerant autumn and winter garden but can be planted in the autumn to provide spring greens….
House Committee to Hold Hearing on Glyphosate Allegations
…previous experience regarding glyphosate, who testified during a high-profile European hearing that he was in favor of banning the herbicide. At the same time Portier chaired the IARC Working Group…
Cargill Aiming for Birth to Burger Beef Audit
…publication Meatingplace. Using RFID tags for cattle, they will be tracked from the time producers tag them, through processing at Cargill’s High River beef plant in Canada. A Cargill spokesperson…
USDA Invests $2.5 Billion in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; homeownership; community services such as schools, public safety, and healthcare; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov….
Senators Urge FCC To Ensure Affordable Rural Broadband Access
…write that a lack of resources to meet our goals is “undermining investment and consumer access to affordable broadband across much of rural America.” The Senators say the High-Cost Universal…
USDA Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Education for Low-Income Communities
…York, $398,200 High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, Bend, Oregon, $361,988 Southside Community Land Trust, Providence, Rhode Island, $397,939 International Rescue Committee Inc., Dallas, Texas, $374,495 Richmond City Health District,…
Cheerios Ditches Gluten-Free Label in Canada
…to assure it was sufficiently guarding against potential gluten contamination. Cheerios are made of oats, which are naturally gluten-free. However, the grain is at high risk for contamination from gluten-filled…