…farmers. It will also allow the FSA to continue focusing on the needs of the next generation of agriculture as well. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Education Opportunity for a Veteran
…percent of armed service members are from rural America. The agricultural industry is a logical solution to fill the economic gap veterans face. USDA is committed to assisting veterans start…
USDA: Animal Welfare Act / Horse Protection Act Enforcement Actions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is continuing to move swiftly and consistently to take enforcement action in response to animal welfare violations. As…
USDA Extends Comment Period on Proposal to Amend Horse Protection Regulations
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is extending the comment period on the proposed rule that would amend APHIS’ Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulations. APHIS published the proposed…
Psyllid Spreads North, Found in Placer County
…day and the trees were destroyed. Agricultural inspectors from the Placer County Agricultural Commissioner’s office and the state immediately began an inspection of citrus trees in the area and the…
Beef Production Up Five Percent in 2016.
…hand with lower beef imports into the U.S. Imports should drop 13 percent this year and another 11 percent in 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Adviser Talks Agriculture
…seat at the table to help us go forward with these issues, but we will enforce the laws of this country.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
House Ag Committee Modernizes Packers and Stockyards Act
…producers receive the law’s financial protections, regardless of whether they sell at a fixed-facility location or through an online video auction. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Analysts Question Bayer-Monsanto Merger
…in other sectors of the economy and now this trend is happening in agriculture.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read other news on the Bayer-Monsanto merger….
Certified Organic Production Sales Up 13 Percent
California Continues to Dominate Organic Sales with $2.4 Billion of $6.2 Billion Nationally The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the results of the 2015 Certified…
APHIS Seeks Comments on Treatment Evaluation Document
…Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is accepting comments on a treatment evaluation document and proposed change to a cold treatment schedule in the Plant Protection and Quarantine treatment manual. Interested…
Research Targets Olive Knot Strategies
…are approved for use in organic farming, Adaskaveg reports the registrant of Kasugamycin is willing to petition the National Organic Standards Board for obtaining organic status. He is hopeful it…
TPP Pork Producers’ No. 1 Priority During Fly-In
…the biannual legislative fly-in of the National Pork Producers Council. In addition to the TPP, more than 130 producers from 20 states Wednesday and Thursday urged their senators and representatives…
Foods You Should Refrigerate
…we mark National Food Safety Month all month-long, there’s yet another thing to consider. Some food and drink items that you probably don’t refrigerate, but health experts say you should….