…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…
New Pesticide Regulations Begin January 1
…the new restrictions when the proposal was open for public comment. President and CEO Roger Isom stated “the fact is, it’s not justified. The data that they put out there…
USDA Research to Support Environmentally-Friendly Pesticides, Reduction of Methyl Bromide
…are applicable to other crops in coastal California. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science…
Celebrating National Pickle Day
…thousands of years. In 2030 B.C., cucumbers were imported from India to the Tigris Valley. There, they were first preserved and eaten as pickles. In ancient Egypt, people consumed pickles…
Agri View: Louisiana Agriculture
…agriculture in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses some of the products produced in Louisiana we use on a daily basis. Louisiana Agriculture Image courtesy of MAP, Just Another Map Site….
Delay Sought for Reporting Farm Air Emissions
With a Nov. 15 deadline looming, the National Pork Producers Council and the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association filed a brief in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s motion…