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Project to Expand Green Business in California
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $173,479 to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to help small and medium-size businesses across the state reduce their environmental impacts. Alexis Strauss,…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…for project proposals include the following: Innovative approaches that benefit historically underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers, beginning farmers and ranchers and those with limited resources; Natural resources data analytics…
Higher Dose of Vitamin D May Benefit Pregnant Women
By Sandra Avant, USDA Agriculture Research Service A new ARS-UC Davis study indicates that expectant mothers may benefit from an additional dose of vitamin D supplement. (Photo by Stephen Ausmus)…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit. The Department has engaged its resources…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…food animal veterinary services at least 30 percent of the time. Type 3 shortage areas are dedicated to public practice and awardees must commit at least 49 percent of their…
Farm Bureau Scores Big
…2017 American Farm Bureau annual convention at http://annualconvention.fb.org/. Image credits: (Peyton Manning) Colorado National Guard members join the ranks of Colorado military members from all services during the Denver Broncos’…
Almond Board: Spatial Mapping Data Uses
…This data will be used by the National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS) to support the acreage surveys and serve as a complimentary almond industry resource. The NASS acreage report, subjective…
November Pumpkin Picking
…period is the best to purchase a pumpkin. According to Dave Horner of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. 90-percent of the pumpkins in the United States for fresh market are sold…
Farmers Fleeing HSUS Ag Advisory Councils
…he threatened an HSUS staff member, adding that organization still has “around 50 farmers and ranchers” actively involved in agriculture councils. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Poultry Industry Injury Rate Remains Low
…rate was 22.7, that the industry says demonstrates “the enormous progress the industry has made in improving safety for its workforce.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Monsanto Shareholders to Vote on Bayer Acquisition
…next three years. The special meeting of shareowners next month will be held at Monsanto global R&D headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Investigating Bovine Tuberculosis
…the disease, CFIA said, and the finding of the lone slaughter cow in the U.S. does not affect Canada’s current status. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
No Interest Rate Hike, for Now
…progress.” One analyst said the comments mean: “You are still pointing to a December hike, they just didn’t pre-commit to it.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….