Research will measure health and ecological impacts of water conservation practices Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced funding to five institutions to research human and ecological health impacts…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…“Access to a sufficient and safe supply of water is critical to our nation’s health and also to our economy, and we must act to protect this precious resource,” said…
Agri View: Corn Facts
…varieties have enabled farmers to have an earlier planting season, soil conditions and temperature still must be just right. Even how deep to plant the seed is of utmost importance….
CDFA Fertilization Guidelines for Irrigated Agriculture Expanded
…for your specific field are important for an optimal fertilization program. Adjustments depend on expected yield, soil properties, local weather conditions, and crop management. Consideration of the multiple pathways of…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…Cuba’s need for healthy, safe, nutritious food. Research and Promotion and Marketing Order Programs have a long history of conducting important research that supports producers by providing information about a…
Carbon Offset Could Make OM Incorporation Feasible
Incorporating organic matter (OM) back into the soil can be an expensive endeavor, and research is looking into calculating the carbon offset and that may pay off in the future….
Confusing Chicken Labels
…find food. Temperatures in the barn are raised to kill off any pathogens that may exist, and soil temperatures are also closely monitored – a 2” chicken cares much more…
Funding to Support Implementation of the FDA FSMA Produce Rule
…and produce safety rules under FSMA and fully funding states to do this important public health work is critical. For More Information: Funding Opportunity Announcement FDA Food Safety Modernization Act…
Maple Syrup and Brain Health
…modern medicine. That’s story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Maple Syrup and Brain Health From: Medical Daily.com Maple Syrup May Protect Brain From Alzheimer’s And Other Neurodegenerative Disease By…
Farmers Discuss Issues at State Capitol
…said. “We’re already paying a higher minimum wage, adding more work breaks, adding pay for sick time, adding costs for health benefits,” Torres said. Pierre Sleiman Jr., a San Diego…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…this spring with eco-friendly crops like alfalfa and clover to develop healthier habitats for increasing the national bee population. Farmers and ranchers only had until March 21st, 2014 to sign…
Citrus Research Board Hires Dr. Melinda Klein as Chief Research Scientist
…the future. Dr. Klein will be joining the organization with a tremendous amount of knowledge, education, and experience. Previously, she served as the Director of Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition…
Agri View: Real Horse Power
…for Rural Heritage.com In colonial times a large percentage of Americans scratched out a living by tilling the soil. “Scratch” is an appropriate word to describe the efforts of these…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…to improve soil and water quality while also providing more wildlife habitat. Interested organic producers can offer eligible land for enrollment in the program at any time. FSA also provides…