New ‘Focus on Cotton’ Webcast Identifies Key Practices and Programs for Managing Glyphosate-resistant Johnsongrass Glyphosate-resistant Johnsongrass can completely overtake a cotton field if managed improperly. It is one of the…
Children’s Book – Busy on the Farm
…more about the book series by visiting octanepress.com. I’m Cathy Isom… A discounted web price of $10.00 is available by clicking here. Retailers can make orders and inquiries by emailing…
$4.7 Million to Support University Agricultural Science Programs
…transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel has resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain…
Planning and What to Grow in Your Food Forest
…forest after its first summer of growth. Containing more than seventy perennial herbs and berries, the food forest is located in the school’s central courtyard. The project was completed by…
White House Sends NAFTA Redo Notification Letter to Congress
…letter could be sent. The letter was addressed to Chuck Schumer, Orrin Hatch, Paul Ryan, and Nancy Pelosi. In the letter, Lighthizer stressed the need to modernize the agreement. “As…
Dairy Industry Welcomes Swift Action by USTR Lighthizer to Launch NAFTA Modernization Efforts
…of thousands of farming and manufacturing jobs in communities across the country,” said Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA president and CEO. “The issues of geographical indications, intellectual property rights and ways…
NCBA Joins Canadian, Mexican Partners in Presidential Letter
…was the law of the United States for over seven years.” “MCOOL failed to deliver its proponents’ promise to increase consumer demand or consumer confidence,” the groups said. “Instead, it…
USDA Certifies Another Rural Business Investment Fund
…This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; homeownership; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov….
Stop Federal Water Extortion, Farm Bureau Says
…of the Mississippi. Parker cited numerous instances in which the federal government forced or attempted to force ranchers to surrender their water rights. Parker urged Congress to act. “I want…
Almond Update: Importance of Water Quality
…Minimizing the addition of salt to the soil and removing salts by leaching are critical for continued almond production. For more information on water quality and irrigation, head to http://www.almonds.com/irrigation#tc-water-quality….
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) applauded a bill introduced in the U.S. House that would create new investments into the Department of Agriculture Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative. The…
EPA Launches WOTUS Review Web Page
…under the rule. Farm groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, have welcomed the review. AFBF says the rule, in its current form, grants regulatory control over virtually all waters….
$7.4 Million for Research on Food Crops and Animals
…to integrate phenomics and genomics into applied plant breeding programs. The project is improving automated phenotyping and involving more students in plant breeding programs to ensure they are trained for…
GIPSA Seeks Comments on U.S. Standards for Beans and Lentils
…14, 2017 to M. Irene Omade, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 2530-S, Washington, DC 20250-3604; via email to comments.gipsa@usda.gov; by fax (202) 690-2173; or via Internet at http://www.regulations.gov….