…that kill family farms, and a half dozen other problems our city dwelling neighbors don’t even begin to understand. No, we don’t like the way Trump talks about women. But…
Safer, More Effective Pest Management
…diseases on farms and in communities. The awards are made through NIFA’s Crop Protection and Pest Management Program (CPPM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program which have awarded more than…
Canada Expands TB Quarantines
Quarantines related to the discovery of bovine tuberculosis in Canada have expanded into the Saskatchewan providence. Ag Canada reports two farms in southwestern Saskatchewan were added to the list of…
NIFA Focus on Two New Projects
…we are providing assistance and educational resources to help people with disabilities manage their ranches and farms. Our Youth Safety program ensures that the farming and ranching families have the…
Canada Makes Big Investment in Dairy Industry
The Dairy Farmers of Canada organization was very happy with the government’s plans to invest $250 million dollars into the nation’s dairy farms. The government will also contribute $100 million…
Ranchers see Better Pastures, Tough Markets
…this year were 30 to 40 percent lower than his original projections. Falling prices of hay, which he also farms, have hurt his income as well. He noted that many…
Preparing Veterans for Ag Careers
…their own farms. From: Cornell University FARM OPS Veterans often encounter unique obstacles when considering entering into farming. There are over 800,000 military veterans in New York State, but they…
Bird Flu Discovered in European Union
…farm. The Netherlands is especially concerned as their 100 million hens, pigs, cows, and sheep are all packed in tightly on high intensity farms. The close proximity of farms and…
‘One Health’ Antibiotic Awareness
…to limit the spread of resistance. USDA’s role in NARMS is monitoring and analyzing changes in antibiotic resistance on farms and in food-processing plants. Scientists with ARS—USDA’s chief in-house scientific…
Growing Quality Tomatoes with Half the Nitrogen and a Third Less Water
…Farms in Firebaugh. They believe they have hit upon a winning strategy—though their experiments continue. Today, they grow 50 ton per acre tomatoes with half of the nitrogen (120 units)…
Cautious Optimism Ahead in Dairy Prices
…rise in Wisconsin’s production. The transient nature of large dairy farms isn’t new, but some non-traditional dairy states like Colorado and South Dakota are drawing possible relocation interest from dairy…
Ag Groups React to New GIPSA Rules
…companies may decide instead to own the farms and hire full-time employees to care for animals. Tom Super of the National Chicken Council says his farmers aren’t interested in government…
What Does Trump Win Mean for Ag
…United States rule, which is a disaster, and provide desperately needed tax relief.” Trump has pledged to lower the tax rate on family farms to 15 percent and stop the…
Alberta Beef Producers Want TB Support
…current status, with all provinces considered to be Bovine TB-free. During a bovine TB investigation, quarantines and movement restrictions are placed on any implicated farms. Testing, humane destruction, and disposal…