…or producer can be identified. These and all NASS data are available online at www.nass.usda.gov/Publications and the searchable Quick Stats database. Watch a video on how NASS data are used….
USDA Invests in Integrated Pest Management for Increased Production
…prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural sciences, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/Impacts, sign up for email updates, or follow us on Twitter @USDA_NIFA, #NIFAImpacts….
China Online Mall To Buy Large Amounts of Beef and Pork
JD.com Commits to Purchasing More Than $2 Billion of U.S. Goods Over Next Three Years Includes agreements to import over $1.2 billion of U.S. beef and pork JD.com, (NASDAQ:JD),…
Asian Trip Highlights Lack of Trade Deals with America
…along a contingent of people from 30 different American companies. Xi may also announce possible advancements in policy areas like investments and drug approvals. Trump is also talking about potential…
NIFA to Invest in Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural sciences, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/Impacts, sign up for email updates, or follow us on Twitter @USDA_NIFA, #NIFAImpacts….
Why Forage for Dandelion
If you are one to forage for plants, Cathy Isom fills us in about why dandelions are considered well-meaning plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Why Forage…
WHO Takes a Strong Stand Against Antibiotics in Animals
…both animals and humans is contributing to the buildup of antibiotic resistance. The organization notes that some bacteria that cause serious diseases in humans have built resistance to most types…
“Growing Together” Latino Farmer Conference an Annual Success
…Desert, CA. Attendees had to register in advance, as space was limited. Three different workshops are following the opening keynote address by Bautista. The Bautista family of Mecca, Calif., grows…
USDA NRCS Fire-Recovery Programs Continue in California
…USDA to support recovery efforts for individuals and communities. NRCS is also offering technical and educational assistance to fire-impacted landowners faced with erosion and flooding in a damaged watershed. NRCS…
What is a Cold Frame? Why You Need One
…you love growing your own food, why not take a look at GrowVeg’ online Garden Planner which is available from several major websites and seed suppliers: http://www.GrowVeg.com, http://gardenplanner.almanac.com and http://gardenplanner.motherearthnews.com….
USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations
…that are flexible and adaptable to these innovations to ensure food security for the growing population.” More information will be posted on our webpage below as it becomes available: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/news….
NAFTA Withdrawal Would Not Lower Deficit With Mexico
…Organization. In order to join the WTO, each country had to agree to limit its tariffs to a certain level. The average U.S. tariff on imports from non-FTA countries is…
USDA Invests $2.5 Billion in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…in various parts of the state. The announcement comes as another electric project that USDA helped support nears completion. Later this month, O2 emc, a North Carolina firm, will complete…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
…their pumpkins. Just a much simpler time,” he said. “Now it’s different. To bring the people out, you have to add the pony rides, the train rides, the hay rides.”…