…grow well in the shade and others prefer the sun. Find out more about which plants and flowers grow best in your area by looking online at USDA.gov and searching…
Commodity Classic Attendance Tops 8,000
…non-exhibitor first-time attendees, at 1,553. More than 3,600 farmers from across the nation and beyond attended the event, along with more than 150 media representatives. The event featured more than…
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
…out to community members for a nominal charge, anyone can walk up and purchase crops for a mere one dollar per pound, and additional crops are sold at nearby farmers…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
…Rule. Livestock health and well-being is a priority for all farmers and ranchers. We rely on trained professionals, including animal scientists, nutritionists and veterinarians, to ensure the health and safety…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Exploratory Research
…solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural sciences, visit https://www.nifa.usda.gov/Impacts,…
Organic Herbs & Female Empowerment: A NRCS Success Story
A native of Imperial Valley, Myrna P. Arambula hasn’t always been one of the leading female farmers in the area. The daughter of a farmer, Arambula would always have a…
USDA Decides Not to Impose Additional Regulatory Requirements for Organic Producers and Handlers
…benefits for both producers and consumers of imposing the proposed additional regulations. More information on the OLPP final rule is available in the March 12, 2018, Federal Register [ https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/03/13/2018-05029/national-organic-program-organic-livestock-and-pou…
Celebrating National Plant a Flower Day
…Zones in your area check out USDA.gov to learn more. Then, use the hashtag #NationalPlantaFlowerDay to share with your family, friends and the world on social media. I’m Cathy Isom……
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…ignores current science reflecting the significant environmental benefits of ethanol and would have a catastrophic impact on the nation’s economy, energy security, and family farmers.” The bill would immediately phase…
Business, Farm, Union Groups React to Trump’s Tariffs
…imported steel and aluminum. Higher production costs mean higher prices, making American products more expensive, thereby putting American jobs at risk.” The Farmers for Free Trade Coalition says it expects…
Agri View: Planting by Zodiac Signs
…has noticed. Farmers have quit planting by the signs. Planting by the signs meant by the Zodiac signs in the Old Farmer’s Almanac. It listed the various seven best days…
Roberts: Senate Farm Bill Work Scheduled Next Month
…tariffs,” saying the farm bill and tariffs “are not a separate issue” because farmers need to export. Roberts says the benefits of the recent tax bill could be negated by…
Bayer in Exclusive Talks With BASF to Sell Vegetable Seed Business
…regulator, which has raised concerns that the Monsanto acquisition could pressure farmers, is expected to make its decision on the Monsanto deal by April 5th, though it could issue a…
Agri View: Agriculture Weather
…farmers in the southeast heavily. The major damage was to the fruit and vegetable crops. But, other sectors of agriculture were also impacted. Few people are aware that almost half…