…Our most effective strategy to protect animal health is keeping disease out of the country in the first place. To that end, the new preparedness and response program, NADPRP, allows…
How to Raise Your Own Queen Bees
…tool, magnifying glass, smoker, and protective gear. It’s also important to research the best methods that beekeepers use to rear their own queens, such as grafting, the Jenter Kit Method,…
Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts
…kale, cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli. I’m Cathy Isom… How to grow Brussel Sprouts from seed Video by: bcneiman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmyPQzBvFEI Brussel Sprouts how to grow brussel sprouts. I grew these in…
The Western View: Insects Repelled by Unfamiliar Odors
…managing the pest. Julie Kikkert, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Bugwood.org The researchers said that the more aromatic plant oils, like mint, basil and lavender, do a good job of repelling insects,…
AgSharks Competition Back for Another Year
…can apply at www.wga.com/agsharks2019. Applications close on Friday, September 6, 2019. “For three years, Western Growers has come together with S2G to provide this unique opportunity for startups to receive…
Importance of USMCA for American Dairy Producers
…powder, whey, butter and other dairy products,” Vilsack noted. According to the U.S. International Trade Commission, the USMCA will provide the dairy industry with an additional $314 million annually. “It…
China Suspends Purchases of American Agricultural Products
…by,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “In the last 18 months alone, farm and ranch families have dealt with plunging commodity prices, awful…
Making Your Own Fermented Pickles
…You may also want to add some spices like dill, garlic, coriander, pepper, or fennel to enhance the flavor of your pickles. Or, throw in grape leaves to keep your…
Secretary Perdue Statement on U.S. and E.U. Beef Agreement
…Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025…
Easy Way to Rid Your Plants of Spider Mites
…I’m Cathy Isom… How to eliminate Mites – IPM Protocal #4 video by: Monster Gardens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP9iNEvspBg Best Integrated Pest Management protocol – currently used in Commercial Indoor, Greenhouse and Outdoor…
More Tariffs Coming Despite Trade Talks Progressing with China
…would essentially mean that all Chinese products coming into the United States would be taxed. “Trade talks are continuing, and during the talks the U.S. will start, on September 1st,…
Successful 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting Wraps Up in Colorado
…priorities for years to come.” NCBA’s policy committees met throughout the week to refine positions on public policy issues like international trade, access to public lands, dietary guidelines, and the…
Optimism in Avoiding Another Government Shutdown in the Fall
…to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement,” Langley noted, “and try to get that through both the House and Senate in September-October, before the end of this year.” Listen to the report below….
Study Shows Premium in Cattle from BQA Certified Producers
…Certified can really only be captured when information is shared between seller and buyer, which is consistently done via the sale of cattle by video auction companies,” said Jason Ahola,…