…a natural resources specialist with the extension and the operator of a tree farm in Jackson County, Ohio. Nevertheless, he said so many variables affect a tree’s ability to stay…
Agri View: Trade Talks and Cuba
…relationship with Cuba could foster additional growth in U.S.-Cuba agricultural trade by promoting greater productivity in the Cuban economy; increasing demand for agricultural imports among Cuban consumers, food service providers,…
USDA Announces $3.4 Million in Funding Available Through International Wheat Partnership Research Program
…health and production and animal products;food safety, nutrition and health; renewable energy, natural resources and environment; agriculture systems and technology; and agriculture economics and rural communities. More information about AFRI…
Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers
…risk of wildfire and allowing our natural resources to thrive.” Richards added the bill also continues to block the Secretarial Order 3310, preventing the Department of Interior from designating de…
Astronomer Dr. Laura Danly on Soil Health
…on it, so it’s a natural for me to want to talk about Earth and share some important messages with people about how we can make Earth healthier,” Danly says….
Huge National Farm Conservation Survey Now Going On
Thousands of farmers from all over the country are being interviewed about their conservation efforts for a two year project. Huge National Farm Conservation Survey Now Going On…
Water Cuts Inevitable for Valley Future
…The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has developed a Strategic Plan for its Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Program. DWR’s SGM Program will implement the new and expanded responsibilities identified in…
California Leads Nation in Horticultural Sales
California leads the nation with $2.88 billion in horticulture sales, according to the 2014 Census of Horticultural Specialties report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service…
USDA Finalizes Rule to Enhance Consumer Protection
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced a new measure that will improve the agency’s ability to determine the source of foodborne illnesses…
Walnuts and Calories
…fact, never grew walnuts commercially. The outer shell provided a natural protective layer helping to maintain the quality of the nut. Today the nut trade continues to be a well-established,…
Cottonseed Discussed on Capitol Hill
Bipartisan Coalition of 100 Lawmakers Urge Secretary of Agriculture to Take Action on Cottonseed Suffering under combined pressures of natural disasters and predatory foreign competition by China, India, and others,…
GAO says EPA Violated Federal Law to Subvert Public Opinion
…to appear grassroots, the EPA misused tax-payer funds to support expansion of federal jurisdiction.” The GAO also found that the agency’s website links to policy engagements on the Natural Resources…
Commodity Classic, Successful Farming Team Up to Offer New AG CONNECT Main Stage at 2016 Event
…farmer-led convention and trade show and Successful Farming’s resources and proven track record of innovation and information in the agricultural industry. “We are excited to partner with Successful Farming to…
Agri View: War on Feral Hogs!
…landscaping and natural areas due to feeding, rooting, wallowing, grazing, and trampling activities. Feral swine are reservoirs of many diseases and act as a host to parasites that can negatively…