A battle is brewing in at least eight states over “right-to-repair” legislation. Tractors have gone high tech and often require software downloads to aid in the repair process. Fox News…
House Passes Agro-terrorism Bill
…agro-terrorism, and other high-risk events that pose serious threats to our food, agriculture and livestock industries.” The Act requires the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, through the assistant…
Store Formats and Patterns in Household Grocery Purchases
…diet. Demographics, particularly income levels, correlate with shopping at particular store formats. Low-income consumers are more likely than high-income consumers are to shop for groceries at supercenters, convenience stores, and…
Almond Board: Leaffooted Bug On The Move
…Statewide IPM Advisor Winter temperatures this 2016–2017 season were not cold enough to have any negative impact on overwintering populations of leaffooted bug. Since mid-October, we have monitored large populations…
Consumer Groups Rally Against Rollbacks
…a major or high-impact rule, a negative-impact-on-jobs-and-wages rule, or a rule that involves a novel legal or policy issue arising out of statutory mandates; consult with the Office of Information…
House Agriculture Committee Evaluates Current Dairy Policy
…highlighted some of the challenges they are facing. “While net farm income for the entire agricultural industry has fallen 50 percent over the past four years, the nation’s dairy industry…
Subcommittee Examines Federal Nutrition Programs
…strong by purchasing high quality foods that are distributed through food banks, soup kitchens, Indian Tribal Organizations and other various local organizations. Understanding how these programs serve different needs and…
Kern County’s Farm Day in the City This Week
…machinery, livestock and commodities as well as demonstrations on ag-specific issues of water, safety and pesticide use. Local farmers, agri-business representatives and high school FFA students volunteer their time to…
St. Patrick’s Day Cabbage
…ulcers; clear skin; and is a hangover cure! This ought to come in handy the day after St. Paddy’s Day. The high fiber content of cabbage helps to absorb the…
Senate Homeland Security Committee Passes Agro-Terrorism Bill
…Missouri Democrat Claire McCaskill, requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to lead the government’s efforts to secure our nation’s food, agriculture and veterinary systems against terrorism and high-risk events. The…
The Western View: On Getting Old
…it, it’s getting hard to drive at night on the two lane roads – everyone is coming at me with their high beams on. But the real kicker came in…
RFA Applauds Administration for Recalling Fuel Economy Rules, Allowing for a More Comprehensive Approach
…fuel economy standards. In 2012, EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promulgated final regulations establishing the CAFE and GHG standards for 2017-2025. Included in the final rule was…
Edible Tree Leaves
…to the leaves. Good thing since they’re packed with high levels of iron, protein, calcium, potassium, and vitamin’s A and C. Mulberries grow in a wide-range of climates, and they…
Agri View: New Pecan Nut
…and it is highly resistant to scab. Two features that are highly desirable. Scab control is one of the costliest expenses in pecan growing. Commercial trees are sprayed several times…