…out then a pumpkin. Honeydew and cantaloupe could work, too, if they’re available in your area. Not only that, you can immediately eat whatever you’ve scooped out! The pineapple does…
Growth Energy: 2 Billion Miles Surpassed on E15
…year-round,” Skor added. E15 is approved for use in all vehicles 2001 and newer, as well as, all flex-fuel vehicles, which combined represent more than 87 percent of the vehicles…
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
…commodity. For more details regarding these programs, go to www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. For more information, producers are encouraged to visit their local FSA office. To find a local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov….
Breeding Resistant Chickens for Improved Food Safety
…U.S. cases of foodborne illness in consumers and 450-500 deaths annually. Another poultry disease, coccidiosis, is caused by a single-celled parasite known as Eimeria. In the U.S., coccidiosis inflicts annual…
One Step Closer to Tax Cuts?
…any reductions in farm bill spending. The already-passed House version requires $10 billion in cuts over the next decade. The Senate budget didn’t include any required cuts. That’s good news…
New Film Discusses GMO Misinformation
…is an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker who produced the movie. Kennedy says the GMO story shows how important it is to use science to make decisions. “I was very honored that…
EPA Releases Guidance on Air Emissions
…made the information available to aid farmers in preparing for the reporting deadline, which is November 15. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says his agency is working on addressing the undue…
National Farmers Organization Talks NAFTA
…country’s job market, either. “Agriculture is not an isolated industry, either,” Olson says, “because our American farmers create jobs for others.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Western View: Proper Cowboy Hat Etiquette
…not wear your cowboy hat in mama’s house. Actually, in any mama’s house. Mothers are sacred. The only exception here is, former mother in-laws, providing she is the one who…
USDA Offering $5 Million in Farm to School Grants
…training on the farm to school programs. Applications are due by December 8th, 2017. Application information is available online at www.fns.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bloomberg Speculates Illegal Spraying Caused Dicamba Injuries
…of complaints prompted the Environmental Protection Agency to place to regulations for dicamba herbicides, including making the ingredient a restricted-use product. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dicamba Label Features New Guidelines for 2018 Growing Season
…three companies that make dicamba, including Monsanto, BASF, and DuPont. All of the changes will be on product labels heading into the 2018 season. Dr. Ahmit Jhala, Assistant Professor with…
USDA Offers Support to People and Communities Affected by California Wildfires
…areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; homeownership; community services such as schools, public safety, and healthcare; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/ca….
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…for USDA internships. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity…