…cell-based meats use cells taken from animals that are then grown in a lab. Though plant-based “meats” are now on store shelves, cell-based meats are still unavailable. Mittenthal said that…
Antibiotics for Animal Agriculture Drops by A Third
…for Use in Food-Producing Animals demonstrates a decline of 33 percent between 2016 and 2017. Since the peak of domestic sales and distribution of medically important antibiotics for use in…
Houseplants Safe for Dogs
…Pet Grass. A common snack for animals as it helps to provide many vital digestive enzymes. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance…
The Western View: Keep Pets Safe During the Holidays
…thought to be poisonous, they are not harmful to pets or humans. There are other risks your animals face with this holiday. the artificial sweetener xylitol is toxic to dogs. You’ll find…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…use. Continuity and maintenance of some research measurements and research-related infrastructure, such as germplasm, seed storage, and greenhouses. Care for animals, plants and associated infrastructure to preserve agricultural research and…
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
…in need and 659 tons of excess food to farm animals from its eighteen stores located throughout California. Additionally, Sprouts diverted 793 tons of food trimmings and scraps to composting…
USDA Traveler Website Helps Santa and His Elves
…safe to enter the United States – and which ones are best left behind. This helps protect the health of our country’s plants, animals and natural resources, ensuring many happy…
Environmental Footprint of California Livestock Often Gets Inflated
…same amount of milk as one cow in California. These differences in performance of these animals is directly related to the environmental footprint.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Bayer to Sell Animal Health Unit
…pet markets with close to a dozen different product lines for pets and farm animals. Some of the most notable products include the antibiotic Baytril, as well as popular pet…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…sugary, fibrous hulls can feed animals big and small, including the emerging world of insect farming. This research project explores raising black soldier fly larvae, used as a feedstock for…
Evergreen Vine to Avoid Planting
…toxic to humans and some animals and may cause allergic skin reactions. If you leave English ivy on buildings or other infrastructure, it can cause serious damage. Look for plenty…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…a manageable level. These domestic animals were doing the same job that elk, buffalo, deer, and other hay-burners did back in the early times. But environmentalists wanted them out of…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…Recipe for Success Foundation, Houston, Texas – $999,997 Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship, Inc., Medford, Wisconsin – $954,434 NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries…
Animal Activist that Invade Farming Operations Do More Harm Than They Think
California has been a sight for animal activists, protests and break-ins on or near farms. Activists that enter farming operations often say they are there to save animals that are…