…prevent pollution, such as using LED lighting and purchasing ENERGY STAR products. “Small business operators are not only real, local, economic assets, they are community role models, daily demonstrating climate…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…timing, rate and placement), or address in-field vulnerabilities; Conservation finance approaches that demonstrate the potential for new investment strategies to accelerate and expand private lands conservation; Demonstration, evaluation and quantification…
Higher Dose of Vitamin D May Benefit Pregnant Women
…is important because inflammation is associated with high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia, premature delivery and low birthweight, according to Stephensen, research leader at WHNRC’s Immunity and Disease Prevention Research Unit. In…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…should be mailed in a single, complete package to: Thomas Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-1001, Attn: APAC/ATACs. Courtesy electronic copies of the…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for…
November Pumpkin Picking
…Pie, which have a string-less, sugary flesh that is great to make a thick filling in pies. There are several small to midsize heirloom varieties for decoration, including Valenciano, Jack…
Canada Investigating Bovine Tuberculosis
Around 30 farms in southeastern Alberta, Canada are under quarantine as Canada attempts to track down cattle exposed to bovine tuberculosis (TB). CBC News of Canada reports the investigation stems…
Agri View: Holiday Traditions
…the birds you buy, if it is frozen, will likely be one that was grown last year. That is another thing that become traditional. And it is necessary for our…
The California Kitchen: Raisel Fruit Pound Cake
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. Ag Net National Raisin For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon…
Lab System Aims to Protect State’s Livestock
…for livestock, poultry and horses. Pam Hullinger, the incoming director of CAHFS, assumes her position Nov. 15, replacing Richard Breitmeyer, who retired earlier this year. She said with increased globalization…
Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects
…Terra, Inc. in Cambridge, Mass, will develop a cost-competitive, low-toxicity, ammonium-free long-term fire retardant for use in wildfire management that is less toxic to fish and mammals. eWind Solutions, LLC,…
Cash Rents Still Went Up This Year
…higher. 13 states saw higher cash rates this year, including Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, South Carolina and Mississippi. “It’s important…
America Will Lose Standing in Pacific Rim without TPP
…do is, “Settle the TPP, because it shows how serious you (U.S.) are about deepening relationships in the Pacific Rim and that you have a significant interest in upholding them.”…
Dairy Industry Want Margin Protection Program Fixed
…but added, “It’s not working.” He spoke at the joint annual meeting of the NMPF, Dairy Management, Inc., and the United Dairy Industry Association. A Milk Business dot com report…