The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to update animal disease traceability regulations. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be accepting public comment on the proposed…
Research into Bee Health May Lower Winter Colony Losses
…(ARS/WASHINGTON D.C./Jan 19 2023) — Agricultural Research Service scientists and their Chinese colleagues have identified a specific metabolic pathway that controls how honey bees apportion their body’s resources such as…
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…rule and industry groups will be working to provide informational resources in the coming months. “Organic fresh produce is highly valued by many consumers, and we hope this new rule…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
…farmers to protect natural resources while ensuring they can continue stocking America’s pantries.” Plaintiffs in the WOTUS lawsuit include AFBF, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council, and…
E-Application for 1890 National Scholars Program Introduced
…provide scholarship recipients with full tuition, fees, books, room, and board. Scholarship recipients attend one of the 1890 land-grant universities, and pursue degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…the administrative services industry, which includes office administration, facilities support, business support services, security services, conventions and trade shows, and waste management and treatment. Other rural industries that grew over…
Disaster Assistance Bolstered with Latest FSA Announcement
…available from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). In many cases, updates to the programs include enhanced benefits. “This set of updates to our disaster assistance programs reflects FSA’s commitment…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
…Deb Haaland, and California Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency Wade Crowfoot, Congressman Costa outlines strategies to help California take advantage of the above-average rainfall. Congressman Costa is calling for…
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees Becoming More Popular
…the bees have the ability to fly and spread diseases and things like that.” Several resources about cold storage of bee colonies are available from Project Apis m. Listen to…
Potential for Continued Drought Impacts Despite Flood Emergency
…a drought and flood emergency. California Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth said that despite the storm systems, there is still a lot of variability in water supply conditions….
John Deere Agrees to Right to Repair Under Certain Conditions
…and resources needed to repair their equipment. “A piece of equipment is a major investment. Farmers must have the freedom to choose where equipment is repaired, or to repair it…
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
…farmer support during disasters. The Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase 2 and the 2020 Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) are meant to fill gaps left by previous natural disaster and…
Sites Reservoir Receives More Funding as California Experiences Substantial Rainstorms
…capacity. The snowpack in the state has already greatly improved since the beginning of last month. According to the California Department of Water Resources, the statewide snowpack is at 76…
World’s First Agriculture-Focused Satellite Launches
…help prevent natural habitats from being diminished for crop growth and maintain biodiversity. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. World’s First Agriculture-Focused Satellite Launches https://youtu.be/lSRXacd8wU8 Sabrina…