…from developing an African Swine Fever vaccine to the assistance available for producers and companies affected by COVID-19. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation…
Signing of AB 888 Celebrated by Industry Members
…address meat processing bottlenecks by providing more options to safely slaughter goats, sheep and swine locally. By allowing for diversification in ranch revenue streams, this bill ensures that small ranchers…
USDA Announces ASF Vaccine Candidate
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service announced that one of its vaccine candidates can prevent and protect against African swine fever. Specifically, the vaccine shows effectiveness against the current Asian and European…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…press release. “Through this comprehensive set of investments, USDA will take action to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever, assist producers grappling with drought and market disruptions, and help…
Fiddle-Leaf Figs are an Evergreen Ornamental “In” Plant to Have
…– Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 Native to West African lowland rain forests, fiddle-leaf figs are an evergreen ornamental also known as banjo fig or lyre leaf tree. You can…
Some of the Best Tricks to Use for Cleaning Houseplants
…you can gently wipe them down with a damp cloth to remove accumulated dirt. On the other hand, plants with woolly leaves, like African violets, require a gentler method. Try…
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
…implementation of the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. USDA would also be prohibited from using federal funding for anything that would increase line speeds at meat and poultry establishments. “It…
E.M. Tharp, WAE Announce Scholarship Winners
…fall. He plans to become a Mechanical Engineer in the ag industry. Nagel joined 4-H at 10 years old. He participated in Livestock Judging, Market Swine, and Trap Shooting. He…
Animal Biotech Authority Becoming Point of Contention Between Agencies
…as cattle, poultry, swine, and sheep. The objection from Hahn creates uncertainty about how the process will move forward, as the FDA is a division of HHS. The change of…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…of the CFAP changes include expanded eligibility for contract producers of broilers, chicken eggs, turkeys, laying hens, and swine. Producers that experienced a decline in revenue in 2020 have the…
Enjoying Your Garden during the Winter Months
…you can’t get outside and enjoy the garden. By now you may be feeling a little cabin fever. During the winter when many flowers are no longer blooming, and branches…
An Easy, Mess-Free Way to Watering Houseplants
…plants this way because the soil will only absorb what it can hold. And you won’t have to worry about splashing water onto sensitive leaves like those of African violets and…
APHIS Staff Worked to Overcome Issues of Burdensome Year
…to protect land from feral swine damage in 37 states. In 2020 APHIS updated its biotechnology regulations for the first time in more than 30 years. The Sustainable, Ecological, Consistent,…
Representative David Scott to Lead U.S. House Agriculture Committee
…Scott the winner. Scott will become the first African American to chair the Agriculture Committee. Outgoing chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota noted that Scott will lead the committee effectively. U.S….