…and drink market in Japan is valued at over $650 billion. Reducing tariffs in Japan has been a long-held U.S. trade policy objective, and we have not made progress toward…
Cattlemen Urge Congress to Address Expired Tax Extenders Legislation
…ranchers to invest in their businesses and offers the benefit of reducing the record-keeping burden associated with depreciation. Under the expired law, the maximum amount that a small business can…
New Raisin Variety Being Tested in Central Valley
…reducing labor costs and drying expenses. USDA is having the Kearney Agriculture and Research Extension Center test the new variety. Center Director Jeff Dahlberg says they are excited about the…
Kitchen Clutter
…mismatched plastic storage containers and lids in a cabinet. Or pots or dishes used for only special occasions. Cathy Isom has suggestions on reducing clutter in your kitchen. Kitchen Clutter…
Almond Board of California: CEUs at 2015 Almond Conference
…or dust, the regulatory environment keeps changing. This panel will address the status of current air quality regulations, looking at what programs are available to help growers with training, compliance…
Map Identifies Farmland with Greatest Potential for Groundwater Recharge
…fall applications of fertilizers and pesticides to protect groundwater quality. * Maximize water infiltration by reducing soil compaction and improving soil structure with cover crops and amendments like mulch, compost,…
Hull Rot Practice Worth the Stress
Reducing the vigor of almond trees going into hull split will help control hull rot flare-ups; however that can be a hard pill to swallow for growers. Hull Rot Practice…
Reducing Food Waste-Part 2
In the second part of her food waste series Cathy Isom explains who would be reaping the benefits of reducing food waste. Food Waste-2…
Reducing Food Waste-Part 1
In the first part of her series on food waste Cathy Isom has the Agriculture Secretary’s challenge to America. Food Waste-1…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…utilizing coproducts from producing and harvesting almonds is key to the industry’s current environmental impact and further reducing carbon emissions. However, the LCA study did not include possible greenhouse gas…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 25
…in the Big Apple, reducing food waste, protecting the sage grouse, safe and healthy food cooking, and National Hispanic Heritage Month. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
A National Food Waste Reduction Goal
USDA and others are now setting their sights on the goal of reducing US food waste by half in the next fifteen years. Rod Bain reports. A National Food Waste…
Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List
…Resource Management and Energy Development” on September 30. The federal agencies must move away from the scientifically inaccurate idea that removing, reducing and retiring grazing is the answer to every…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…space for birds than what’s used in conventional housing systems. While some reports have blamed Proposition 2 for reducing the state’s egg production and raising egg prices, Debbie Murdock, executive…