…balsam fir, Douglas-fir, Fraser fir, noble fir, Scotch pine, Virginia pine and white pine. USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) and your local Christmas Tree professional….
Florida Growers Share HLB Fight
Courtesy: USDA Florida citrus growers were in California recently to share their real life accounts of huanglongbing (HLB) disease with the citrus industry. Florida Growers Share HLB Fight California Citrus…
$20 Million Committed to Innovative Conservation Projects
…and air quality, cleaning and conserving water and enhancing wildlife habitat. For an interactive look at USDA’s work in conservation and forestry over the course of this Administration, visit https://medium.com/usda-results….
50 Years of School Breakfast
…USDA’s child nutrition programs. Grants through this program are intended to conduct and evaluate training, nutrition education, and technical assistance activities to support the implementation of USDA nutrition standards for…
Official Says USDA Needs More People to Handle Avian Influenza
A USDA official says USDA needs more resources to handle future outbreaks of diseases such as avian influenza. Official Says USDA Needs More People to Handle Bird Flu…
Two Storms Could Prove El Nino Predictions
…of the state for several days. Storms Could Prove El Nino Predictions USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says those rains should then turn into snow after a few days. He says…
Agri View: Soil Care
Everett Griner talks about soil care being vital to good farming in today’s Agri View. Soil Care From USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Healthy Soil for Life Soil health,…
Agri View: Foreign Trade
Everett Griner talks about the essential, but costly, foreign trade in today’s Agri View. Foreign Trade From USDA Economic Research Service Exports Global economic performance and population growth drive demand…
Bus Stop Farmers Markets
…but lacking full service grocery stores that sell fresh fruits and vegetables—are an epidemic in American cities, affecting 23.5 million people. The USDA has several ways of defining food deserts,…
Agri View: Food Protection
…and prevention. E. coli (CDC) General information plus details on previous outbreaks. E. coli Outbreak Investigations (CDC) Outbreak investigations from October 2006 to the present. Escherichia coli O157:H7 (USDA) General…
Calif. Citrus Growers Turn to Florida and Texas for Huanglongbing Help
Photo courtesy of USDA Over 500 citrus growers and industry members are expected to attend the highly anticipated luncheon program titled “Huanglongbing: Lessons for the Frontline.” Attendees will hear from…
Asian Wasps Could Help Stink Bug Control
…environmental scientist specializing in biological control, and Mark Hoddle, UC Cooperative Extension biological control specialist. Funding was also provided by the USDA Farm Bill, the California Pistachio Research Board, the…
U.S. Should Be Better Prepared For Pests, Diseases
…pest infestation or disease outbreak. While over the years improvements have been made to the systems that safeguard U.S. agriculture, former USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Bobby…
World Pistachio Day
…are considered part of the protein group, according to the USDA MyPlate. “In addition to the health benefits associated with pistachios, we’ve seen many people turning to pistachios because they…