…Wine Day.org National Drink Wine Day is celebrated annually on February 18 across the United States. The purpose of National Drink Wine Day is to spread the love and health…
Agri View: Coffee, Healthy or Not?
Everett Griner talks about that healthy morning cup of coffee in today’s Agri View. Coffee, Healthy or Not? From: Mayo Clinic.org Is coffee good or bad for me? Answers from…
National Almond Day
…showered newlyweds with almonds as a fertility charm. Today, North Americans give guests at weddings a bag of sugared almonds, representing children, happiness, romance, good health and fortune. In Sweden,…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…million towards 84 conservation projects that will help communities improve water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. These projects make up the second…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…Restoration Partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems where public and private lands meet. “The…
Heart Health Month
…probably best associated with hearts and flowers, chocolates and romance for your favorite Valentine. But It’s also Heart Health Month. The Cattlemen’s Beef Board has combined the two events in…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has allocated $58.25 million from Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill….
Valentine Flowers
…what comes into the United States is safe for the health and safety of the people here but it’s also safer here for our agriculture industry. U.S. Customs and Border…
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
…on our health, the environment, and animal welfare, many are seeking truly sustainable alternatives–including grassfed meat. According to recent research, demand for grassfed beef has increased by 25-30 percent every…
ASTA Participates in FarmNext National Summit
…health and wellness—it starts with a seed. I’m confident that the next generation of agriculture professionals is uniquely positioned and ready to face these challenges. ASTA is proud to be…
Voluntary Conservation Journey
…considered a Pioneer in using voluntary conservation methods. And what lessons he and other producers have learned is the basis of the soil health movement. Four knitted partnerships between producers,…
Women in Agriculture Seminar Series This Week
…At 9:30 a.m., students hear from Stacy Whitener, Chief Administrative Officer, Pecan Grove Farms; and Charlene McLauchlan, District Sales Manager, Elanco Animal Health. They will discuss how to find a…
Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population
…industry, we have milkweed seed available. We’re finding that we can put it into a mix so you can have benefit generally for pollinators and also Monarch specifically, but there’s…
Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Comm. Roger Goodell and Partners Commitment to Youth
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and America’s dairy farmers will announce a significant commitment to child health and wellness through funding to support school nutrition in order…