…Mexico bought six percent more goods in the fiscal year 2017, coming in at $18.6 billion. USDA says the total number of exports jumped $10 billion dollars, coming in at…
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
…dissemination. In addition, the Board staff develops educational materials and disseminates information that helps the industry address the challenges facing agriculture. As a Federal Marketing Order, it is important to note…
USDA Helps Military Veterans Learn Skills for Farming and Ranching Careers
…applicants must be nonprofit entities. The letter of intent deadline is Jan. 11, 2018. The application deadline is Feb. 8, 2018. See the request for applications for details. NIFA offers…
Exploring a World without Food Animals
…and some important fatty acids. The last are important as they help to reduce cardiovascular disease and improve cognitive function and vision in infants. Animal food products are the only…
USDA Provides Tips and Resources for a Bacteria-Free Thanksgiving
…the turkey is cooked to the correct internal temperature, the stuffing inside may not have reached a temperature high enough to kill the bacteria. It is best to cook the…
Census of Ag Helps Farmers Influence Future Policy
…policy decisions. “This information is important to all those agencies that serve farmers, ranchers, and the rural communities they live in,” says Ratner. “Everyone from federal, state, and local government…
Holiday Drivers Save by Choosing E-15 Fuel
…E15, it could mean savings of up to $4 million. That’s a reason to celebrate.” E15 is available at almost 1,200 locations in 29 states. America recently surpassed two billion…
Fifth Round of NAFTA Talks Moving Slowly
…Canada and Mexico objected to. The U.S. is reported to be frustrated because Canada and Mexico are hesitating to give counter-proposals to U.S. positions on key issues. The U.S. has…
Perdue Hears Concerns of California Farmers
…and they know how important it is.” Perdue said he believes a deal will be done in the end. In describing his concern about regulations, walnut grower Joe Ferrari of…
Celebrating National Take a Hike Day
…the trimmings. Contact your local Forest Service or National Park Service for more information on the trails nearest you. Or, check out all trails.com on the web. I’m Cathy Isom……
USDA Offers Assistance to Protect Privately-Owned Wetlands, Agricultural Lands and Grasslands
…Easements are permanent. Eligible lands include privately owned cropland, rangeland, grassland, pastureland and forestlands. More Information Landowners and tribes interested in wetland reserve easements and partners interested in agricultural easements…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Programs to Increase Crop Productivity, Profitability, and Stewardship of Three Crops
…crop in the U.S. The Potato Breeding Research Program supports potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) research programs that focus on varietal development and testing and potato varieties for commercial production. These…
Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Lowest Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in Five Years
…ingredients necessary to prepare the meal (butter, evaporated milk, onions, eggs, sugar and flour), $2.72. “Milk production has increased, resulting in continued low retail prices,” Newton said. “In addition, grocers…
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle-America Recycles Day
Cathy Isom tells us about a national call to action to reduce, reuse and recycle. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle-America Recycles Day Today This…