…communities in rural America.” Vilsack Farmers, ranchers, and rural communities are the backbone for Americans everywhere, providing food, feed, fiber, fuels, and open spaces. However, rural areas and communities face…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…North America. The orange-and-black butterfly is known for its annual, multi-generational migration from Mexico to as far north as Canada. To raise their young during the journey, monarch butterflies depend…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Trout with Burnt Lemons, and Smoked Chard
…these recipes visit: 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…
Farming from the Heart- FFA State Convention
California FFA held its 88th annual State Convention this year on April 21, 2016. Over 6,000 students from around California met for the State Convention, which lasted for four days….
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund
…growth in rural communities. “Like their counterparts in urban areas, innovative small businesses throughout rural America need access to capital in order to grow and create jobs,” Vilsack said. “At…
Research into Sustainable Crop and Livestock Production Methods
…Farm Bill, AFRI is the nation’s premier, peer-reviewed competitive grants program for fundamental and applied agricultural sciences. In the seven years since AFRI was established, the program has led to…
Whiskey Study
…us why researchers say you might not be able to tell the difference. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whiskey Study From: Drexel University Center for Hospitality and…
Agri View: Foreigner’s Farmland
Everett Griner talks about foreigner’s buying up U. S. farmland in today’s Agri View. Foreigner’s Farmland From: CNBC Saudi Arabia buying up farmland in US Southwest by Jeff Daniels, coordinating…
The California Kitchen: Marinated Zucchini with Purple Onions and Balsamic Vinegar
…The California Kitchen: Marinated Zucchini with Purple Onions and Balsamic Vinegar For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’
…health and social fabric of communities while creating economic opportunities for farmers and neighborhoods,” Vilsack said. “USDA’s Urban Agriculture Toolkit compiles guidance from our Know Your Farmer team and many…
Farmers Check Impact of Spring Storms
…City. Orchards that bloomed in the middle of the storm—between March 3 and 13—are most impacted, Niederholzer said, with very little crop remaining on the trees. During the storms, some…
Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…public health.” Vilsack This funding announcement is one of many ways that USDA supports the Combating Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria (CARB) National Action Plan and work of the Task Force for…
Home-Made Fertilizer
Why would you spend tons of money going out to buy fertilizer? Cathy Isom tells us how to create our own all-natural fertilizer. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Agri View: Cattle Ranching
…million head Beef replacement heifers 6.29 million head Top 5 states for all cattle and calves (2015) 1. Texas – 11.7 million 2. Nebraska – 6.45 million 3. Kansas –…