Alfalfa growing in a field. ARS scientists have developed an alfalfa seed coating that works against several soilborne plant pathogens. Photo by Deborah Samac (USDA/ARS) — Alfalfa is often called…
How to Build an Herb Spiral in Your Garden
Whether you are a professional chef, or just cook for your family at home, you know fresh herbs are always better for meal preparation. Cathy Isom gives you some detailed…
Understanding Soil Biology Critical for Farming Systems
…approach can provide multiple levels of benefit. Understanding the needs of the soil ecosystem can reduce the amount of wasted input growers are applying to fields and increase the efficiency…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…the reputation of farmers and agricultural enterprises.” His farm has opened itself to school field trips, personal tours and an annual Milk and Cookies Day that attracts some 1,500 people….
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…complicated by wet and cold weather,” said Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “Because some of our producers are still in the field, time to conduct…
NCBA Applauds U.S. Senate Introduction of Real MEAT Act
…compete on a level playing field.” “Beef is derived from cattle—period,” Senator Fischer said. “Under USDA, beef undergoes a rigorous inspection and labeling process, but plant-based protein products that mimic…
ASI Applauds EPA Label Approval for Sodium Cyanide
…has been registered as a predicide since the 1940s and is only used with the oversight of federal or state wildlife officials. In the field, a capsule containing a precisely…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
Blue Vane trap in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field Credit: Mark Vandever. Public domain. (USDA/FSA) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is opening signup for…
Cattlemen Celebrate Finalization of Trade Deal With Japan
…beef. This agreement levels the playing field and opens the door for U.S. beef producers to meet consumer demand in Japan. NCBA has been a strong supporter of President Trump’s…
USDA Announces Awards to Put Conservation Innovation to Work on U.S. Farms
…carry out trials of innovative cover crop approaches with at least 120 ag producers. Part of the Soil Health Demonstration Trial, this project will use a replicated strip, field and…
Survey Reveals Crucial Data on Fusarium Head Blight
…crop is harvested, Fusarium rests in the field’s debris. When a new small-grain crop is planted, and if rain occurs two weeks before plants flower, the fungus releases its spores, which land…
Agriculture Industry Experiences Most Workplace Fatalities in 2019
…our mind to think about, what do we need to be doing differently in preparation for next year to ensure that all of our workers are going home healthy and…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Winter Annual Weeds
…said Tino Lopez, Valent Field Market Research Representative. “The winter annual weeds can become – by the time spring comes around – can become pretty good-sized weeds and rob our…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…by natural disasters this spring, such as flooding, that kept them out of the field for extended periods of time. Producers who filed a prevented planting claim and planted an…