…law, which limits consideration of livestock as organic to feeding and medication practices. Additionally, the organization pointed out, animal welfare is not unique to organic production. “Animal production practices have…
Humans Need Bees
…garden, supporting organic farmers who don’t use pesticides on their crops, and spreading the word about bees and their declining population. You can learn more by checking out the bumblebeeconservation.org…
Proposal to Establish a New Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order
…would also include non-food items, such as textiles, personal care products, pet food, and flowers. Organic imports – both those certified under the USDA organic regulations and those entering the…
U.S. Grains Council Calls China Actions on DDGS Restricting
…corn events, which last happened in 2014. Sleight says the protectionist trade restrictions by China are “based on false allegations” and do not benefit China or the United States. From…
Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide
…customized expertise on topics ranging including organic production, beginning farmer resources, integrated pest management, disaster assistance, conservation practices, agricultural educational courses, loans, grants and other financial assistance that can start,…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…choice in the marketplace,” Peterson concluded. “Whether it is traditionally raised chicken, slower growing breeds, raised without antibiotics or organic, consumers have the ability to choose products that take into…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…through bond funding and amendments to a key multi-party agreement. Creation of a five-agency framework for moving California beyond emergency, one-size-fits-all drought restrictions on water to permanent water-use efficiency standards…
Avocado Skin Care
…for an indulgent spa-worthy avocado mask to help fight aging, mix 1 ripe avocado, 1 teaspoon of organic coffee grounds, 1 teaspoon of cocoa ground, 1 teaspoon of avocado oil…
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
…limited, with credit restrictions putting our products at a disadvantage. Meanwhile other countries have stepped in and filled the gap, leaving the U.S. with a smaller market share. U.S. Cuba…
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…WOTUS rule would bring more waterways and wetlands under jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, agricultural groups say. Farmers, ranchers and agricultural organizations fear it could bring widespread restrictions on…
Christmas Tree Recycling
…remove all of the lights, wire, tinsel, ornaments, nails stands, and other non-organic decorative materials that are not part of the original tree, including the tree stand. Flocked trees are…
December Dairy Market Report
…July-September,sales of fluid milk products were 0.5 percent below the same period a year earlier. Within that, organic milk sales – 5.3 percent of the total – were up 5.2…
U.S. Scores Big WTO Win Against Indonesian Agricultural Trade Restrictions
The World Trade Organization ruled last week that 18 different import restrictions the Indonesian government maintains on beef, poultry and various produce items violate global trade rules, handing an overwhelming…
American Farm Bureau Federation re: USTR Victory in WTO Dispute
…trade restrictions in Indonesia. “America’s farmers and ranchers depend on our nation’s leaders to hold our trading partners accountable, and Farm Bureau is grateful for the administration’s work to defend…