…, with geologists taking core samples to study the rocks under and around the Dam site. That all sounds good, but there are storm clouds on the horizon. An environmental…
CDFA Updates Website to Assist Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
…Agency, crop insurance of course, and the Natural Resource Conservation Service,” Ross noted. “In this particular set of fires, especially the ones up north really had the most impact on…
Bayer to Sell Animal Health Unit
…market brands Advantage flea protection and Advantix flea and tick preventive. The selling of the animal health unit is not an unexpected move. When Baumann assumed his leadership position two…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…improve our understanding of almonds’ impact on human health, ensure food quality and safety, and improve farming practices while minimizing environmental impacts.” Finding New Uses for Almond Coproducts Almonds grow…
Secretary Perdue announces new OneUSDA Internship Program
…have an opportunity to indicate their preferred area of interest and USDA Agency or office. USDA will start reviewing applications on December 9, and the application window will close on…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…generation farmer, I care deeply about conserving and protecting our most valuable agricultural resources. I look forward to the chance to lead this valuable agency and assist our producers nationwide…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…all about giving solutions, looking at not just the environmental side, but also the economic sustainability side which is really important.” COURTESY: CALIFORNIA DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT Academics, marketing directors, and…
Holiday Fresh Decor Could House Invasive Pests
…for invasive pests. Fred Strathmeyer, Pennsylvania Plant Industry and Consumer Protection and John Crowe, APHIS National Policy Manager for Spotted Lantern Fly say the holidays are a perfect time for…
Beyond Meat Files for Initial Public Offering
…future. The U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture (USDA) recently came to an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding which agency will have regulatory responsibilities. The…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…market development, and conservation and environmental stewardship programs within the legislation are especially important for farmers and ranchers. These programs will help provide certainty to rural America at a time…
Particle Size Does Matter
…of any WG copper formulation. The result: better coverage and better disease control. And, ChampION++ delivers all that with less environmental load than high dose copper products. Listed for organic…
California Economic Summit Looks to Elevate Rural California
…initiatives aimed at spurring economic growth of communities, ensuring environmental quality, and enhancing overall opportunities for Californians. “One of the things we really started digging into these last few years…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…back; not the location of the growing fields. That’s a large part of why we issued such a broad warning. Our ultimate goal is the protection of consumers. And entering…
FDA Extends Milk Labeling Comment Period
…that the agency would be renewing efforts to enforce labeling standards when it comes to non-dairy, milk alternatives. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has applauded the FDA’s decision to…
