…habitat, pollinator habitat, livestock grazing, landscape restoration, conservation practices, and ornamental applications. Detailed information is available for conservation planners on the establishment and management of the species in vegetative plantings. Ethnobotanical…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
…Farm Bill. “Through easements, agricultural landowners are protecting agricultural lands from development, restoring grazing lands and returning wetlands to their natural conditions,” NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr said. “The new changes…
Workshop to Address New Climate Reality for Farmers
…specifically in our local region and we also wanted to talk about how farmers can use different farming practices.” Some of the topics that will be addressed include grazing system…
FARM 4.0 Standards Effective January 1
…will also need to address pre-weaned calf practices and protocols such as how animals are moved and the process of disbudding. MCAP’s will also be required to have detailed criteria…
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
…done to strengthen U.S. biosecurity.” The most likely path for a FAD to enter the country would be through the importation of infected animals or contaminated products. An outbreak of…
Potential for Using Hemp as Animal Feed
Work is being done to engage the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the potential that hemp provides as a food source for animals. The Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC)…
Researchers Fortify Queen of the Forages with Disease Defense
…the “Queen of the Forages” due to its high yield, feed quality for ruminant animals, nitrogen fixation and pollinator habitat among other environmental services. But this royal member of the…
Making Holiday Wreaths Out of Your Favorite Foods
…oranges are plenty. You’ll also need an 18-inch foam wreath, straight floral pins, glitter, scissors, and thick ribbon. It’s perfect for any season too! However, animals and insects may be…
NPPC, AFBF File Legal Challenge to California’s Proposition 12
…to improve animal welfare and food safety, but it has nothing to do with food safety, and many animals will suffer more injury and illness under its arbitrary rules,” said…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…other lands while maintaining the areas as grazing lands. A separate CRP Grasslands signup will be offered each year following general signup. The sign-up period for CRP Grasslands in 2020…
Donations Help Fund Livestock Pens for Emergency Use
Pens in use today at the Yuba-Sutter Fair in Yuba City. Credit: California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) — To help house displaced farm animals during times of disaster, portable livestock…
Five Steps to Eliminate Nutria Threat
…is where eradications fail, is by premature declaration of eradication, where all you have to do is miss one or two animals and it all comes undone.” Listen to Cook’s…
BQA Campaign Seeks Greater Understanding of Industry Efforts
…provide consumers with an overview of the BQA program and the ongoing commitment of cattle farmers and ranchers to care for their animals and provide the safest and highest quality…
Strategies for Increasing Ranch Income
…of times the local ranchers here on the central coast and probably across the state of California, they are very comfortable and very good at raising animals,” said Rao. “But…























