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The Western View: Christmas
…rap for years. Long thought to be poisonous, they are not harmful to pets or humans. There are other risks your animals face with this holiday. The artificial sweetener xylitol…
U.S. Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 4 Percent
…from the same time period one year earlier. From September through November 2016, U.S. hog and pig producers weaned a record high average of 10.63 pigs per litter. U.S. hog…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…production, reduce food waste, and increase food safety,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “These investments in cyber physical systems will improve efficiencies across the agricultural industry.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy The…
Final Environmental Documents for WaterFix Released
…public meetings throughout the State about the draft versions. It includes responses to and revisions based on more than 30,000 public comments. The final environmental documents are available at http://baydeltaconservationplan.com/FinalEIREIS.aspx…
Obama Admin Takes Action to Address EU’s Unfair Trade Practices against Beef Industry
…against U.S. beef imports. Acting on the request of the U.S. beef industry, USTR has scheduled a public hearing and is seeking public comments in connection with the EU’s ban…
Hormel Settles Dispute with Labor Department
…now will avoid an unnecessary distraction.” Other meatpacking companies have faced similar suits over hiring practices, including Pilgrim’s Pride and JBS. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
New Test Quickly Detects Red Imported Fire Ants
…& Nematology. (Bottom right) Mound of the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren, in St. Augustinegrass. Photograph by Rudolf Scheffrahn, University of Florida. Courtesy of UF/IFAS, Entomology & Nematology….
CA Produce Shows Low or No Pesticide Residue
…about preventing pesticide residues in their commodities. Click here for a story of inspectors collecting samples and testing for pesticides. The 2015 pesticide residue monitoring data is posted at: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/enforce/residue/rsmonmnu.htm…
Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers/Handlers
…education and mitigate pest emergencies. To learn more about USDA support for organic agriculture, visit our updated organic portal at www.usda.gov/organic. Image: (top right) Organic farming paprika in a greenhouse….
CDFA / USDA to Host Joint Summit on Healthy Soils
…be held at the CDFA Auditorium, 1220 N St., Sacramento, on Jan. 11, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Ross “Today we understand that soil has the transformative power…
USDA Invests in Innovative Conservation Partnerships
…and air quality, cleaning and conserving water and enhancing wildlife habitat. For an interactive look at USDA’s work in conservation and forestry over the course of this Administration, visit http://medium.com/usda-results….
Avian Influenza Problems Continue in Asia and UK
…farm. Threats of arrest and imprisonment are still in place to prevent the movement of poultry and eggs around the U.K. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Panera Makes Animal Welfare Pledge for Broilers
…will continue to be a catalyst for animal welfare across the industry.” The company wants these standards in place by 2024. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….