…plants vertically. Hydroponics is a system of growing food in water without the use of soils. There are several methods for using hydroponics, including wicking beds, floating platforms, flood-and-drain systems,…
Farm Computer Ownership Report Released by USDA
…farmers indicated they use fiber-optic connections, while 17 percent indicated they used mobile internet service for cell phones. However, DSL connection continues to be the most common method of accessing…
ISU Study Shows No Impact of RFS on Greenhouse Gasses
…Gasoline prices were $0.18 per gallon, or 9.5%, lower because of the RFS. In addition, the RFS is responsible for increased federal tax revenues. Further, the results highlight the impact…
Groups See Pruitt NCBA Video Biased Against WOTUS
…and to urge cattle producers to submit official comments on the issue. The EPA’s deadline for comments is Monday, Aug. 28. You can submit comments through NCBA’s website here: http://www.beefusa.org/newsreleases1…….
U.S. Moving Forward with WTO China Grains Case
…formal request. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office last year said global prices for the three commodities were lower than China’s domestic prices, yet the country did not maximize its use…
USDA Rolls Out New APHIS Compliance Database and Search Tool
…APHIS is continuing to review animal inventories that accompany inspection reports for accuracy. For this reason, the newly posted inspection reports do not include animal inventories, but APHIS intends to…
Improving Livestock Digestion with GMO Clover
…to effectively improve livestock digestion. One of the challenges is finding the correct amount of condensed tannins to use. The ingestion of too many condensed tannins can inhibit protein digestion….
Producers Receive Favorable Decisions on Regulatory Matters
…reporting requirement. But the agency still doesn’t know how it will handle the requirement, so National Pork Producers Council spokesman Dave Warner says the D.C. U.S. Court of Appeals granted…
Cattle Loss Limited from Montana Wildfires
…part of the state where cattle numbers are more limited. The biggest fire is the Lodgepole Complex fire in eastern Montana. “Most of the people affected by the Lodgepole fire…
California Pursues New Health Protections on Chlorpyrifos
…restrictions on use, may conclude in December 2018. Next month, DPR will provide county agricultural commissioners with specific interim recommendations, including: ● Increasing distances between sites where the chemical is…
New Academic Journal Study: RFS Offers Substantial Benefits to U.S. Economy
…lower because of the RFS. In addition, the RFS is responsible for increased federal tax revenues. Further, the results highlight the impact of the RFS on domestic energy security, showing…
Western View: The Right to Not Farm
…and directly engaged” in agriculture. The ordnance was enacted to control growth and development in the region. Mr. Benedetti has obtained the help of the Pacific Legal Foundation or PLF….
Reasons to Buy Local
Cathy Isom has some important reasons why you should buy local when it comes to your favorite produce. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Reasons to Buy Local…