…relief and assistance to those affected. “We oversee fairgrounds and fairgrounds are a vital component of safe evacuation shelters for people and their animals,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “That’s…
Problem Pigeons and the Best Way to Handle Them
…surfaces to make them sticky and or slippery. Similar to other animals, pigeons dislike strong spices. These include chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Using ultrasonic devices will also keep…
Livestock Groups Call Attention to Judicial Activism in Sage Grouse Case
…research has demonstrated that grazing is not only compatible with healthy sage grouse populations, it is a critical tool in the prevention of wildfire, which is the primary threat to…
Preventing Horn Growth in Dairy Cows Through Genome Editing
…health and welfare of dairy cows. Courtesy: Alison Van Eenennaam “Farmers would like to have polled animals, but at the moment the elite sires that are genetic superstars of the…
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
…under NSIS or continue to operate under traditional inspection. FSIS will continue to conduct 100% inspection of animals before slaughter and 100% carcass-by-carcass inspection, as mandated by Congress. FSIS inspectors…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…Trade to quantify how much carbon is being stored by farming, we can insure that these changes happen. Efforts like planting cover crops, no-till cultivation, and rotational grazing would keep…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…disaster declarations and designations is available at farmers.gov/recover/whip-plus. Because grazing and livestock losses, other than milk losses, are covered by other disaster recovery programs offered through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA),…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…like planting cover crops, no-till cultivation, and rotational grazing would keep the carbon in the ground instead of releasing it into the air. The bottom line is, farmers can create…
UC Researchers Looking for Targeted Grazers
…connects landowners who have no animals, to targeted grazers that can bring their animals on to properties to perform vegetation management service. For landowners and agencies dealing with parcels that…
Using Water Troughs for a Garden
…sturdy and last a long time. Water troughs in the garden are a handy way to reduce weeding, increase your gardening area, and help you avoid burrowing animals. Pinterest Some…
An ARS Focus on the Northern Plains: Finding New Ways to Beef Up Our Cattle
…if it affects the animal’s ability to gain weight as it grazes. Yearling cattle in rangeland systems in the Northern Plains typically are grazed on forage grasses from May to…
How Bees Defend Themselves from Predators
…Themselves from Predators Honeybees tend to take excellent care of themselves, however, unlike most animals we care for, we have very little control over what happens when a busy bee…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…Animals 110 118 126 251 263 140 Other Intermediate 1,605 1,452 1,426 1,342 1,380 -14 Bulk Commodities Total 841 780 781 844 1,132 35 Corn 154 212 146…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…time in 2017. To help make cover crops a more viable option, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) adjusted the haying and grazing date of cover crops, and USDA’s Natural Resources…