…to improve critical traits that enhance food security. Buckler, an NAS member, works at the ARS Plant, Soil and Nutrition Research Unit in Ithaca, New York. He began his large-scale…
USDA Seeks Nominees for American Egg Board
…appointed each year in order to provide continuity in policy. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served by its industry. Since 1966, Congress has authorized…
Natural Make-up
Cathy Isom looks into the world of natural make-up. She gives you some foods that you can eat and also wear. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
USDA Removes Database on Animal Mistreatment
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture shut down a database that includes information about mistreated, injured, or killed farm animals. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service cited privacy…
Red Meat Demand Remaining Strong
…back in the 1970’s. The 40-million pound drop in boneless frozen beef also set a record for March. Pork also made some historic drops too. Bone-in ham stocks dropped by…
The California Kitchen: Ravioli of Sauted Peas with Lobster and Creamy Wine Sauce
…www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef IG:…
Farm Bureau Applauds Regulatory Accountability Act
…All too often, this doesn’t happen. Agencies must engage in greater outreach and do so sooner in the process. Increased transparency and disclosure can only help to instill greater confidence…
Wetland Conservation Projects Receive Boost
…one national wildlife refuge. The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission is chaired by the Secretary of the Interior. Its members include U.S. Senators Thad Cochran of Mississippi and Martin Heinrich of…
Productivity Growth and the Revival of Russian Agriculture
…Combine Harvester in agricultural fields. Russia ranks first in the export of wheat in the world is continuously increasing grain production./Photography ID:118370200/Copyright: znm666/DepositPhotos Read the entire report. Share this Post…
Funding to Support the Agricultural Sciences
…in Micronesia,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “With NIFA investments in distance education, we are ensuring that students in the U.S. education system have access to high quality instruction in…
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachio, April 24
…the calculator at the University of California integrated pest management website. All locations use CIMIS weather stations. NOW Degree Day reports are sponsored by Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide….
USDA to Study Antibiotics Use in Pork operations
The Department of Agriculture will begin a four-month study in May on how antimicrobials are used in U.S. swine operations. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports the agency’s National Animal Health…
Perdue Off to Work as USDA Secretary
…fashioned way: he was born into a farming family in Bonaire, Georgia. From childhood, and through his life in business and elected office, Perdue has experienced the industry from every…
USDA Announces $4.8 Million Available to Support Food Safety Outreach Program
…Southern states to support FSMA-compliant training, education, extension, outreach and technical assistance as it relates to the produce industry. The Southern Center includes participation from land-grant institutions in 13 states…