…“It’s important to start early with a program and that program kicks off with peach twig borer control,” Field Market Development and Research Field Representative Tino Lopez said. “So that…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Crop Breeding Research
…from within the respective field in question takes part. Specific details on panel meetings, review formats, and evaluation criteria may vary among programs. There is approximately $3 million in available…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall Praises ‘Fresh Air’ in D.C.
…regulating farm fields. “It’s thanks to your engagement that Congress passed tax reform last year—giving farmers a new 20 percent deduction on their business income, doubling the estate tax exemption,…
Arrest Made in $1.5 Million Cattle Theft
…cattle back out of a field, you know, you have to pour through thousands of pages of digital evidence.” The fugitive task force apprehended Greer in Texas on December 27….
Report: Vertical Farming Happening Now
…in a renovated steel plant in New Jersey, claims 95 percent less water use and 390 times more productivity than a commercial field farm with the same square footage. The…
Farm Bureau Established Relief Fund for Puerto Rican Farmers
…farms, and those producing field crops, plantains, bananas, papaya and coffee. “Maria was a devastating storm and many farmers and ranchers in Puerto Rico face an unprecedented challenge to return…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…California, including loans and other disaster assistance programs. New Farmers U.S. Agriculture Secretary Perdue and Steve Records, the Vice-President of Field Operations for SCORE signing the SCORE Agreement. In August,…
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…and tillage systems, edge-of-field monitoring, crop rotations and intercropping systems. Soil Health: Supporting both cropping and grazing systems, in a variety of climatic zones, that incorporate soil health management systems…
Tips to Keep Holiday Food Safe at Home or When Traveling
…traditional dishes and family recipes that require specific preparations. When cooking these delicious party foods, make sure to cook them to the correct internal temperatures to destroy food poisoning bacteria….
USDA Ends Prevented Planting +10 Percent Option
…field offices, USDA eliminated the Prevented Planting +10 Percent Option for the 2018 crop year and future crop years. USDA kept the five percent option for farmers, though analysis shows…
APHIS Wildlife Services to Begin Field Trials on Feral Swine Toxic Bait
…swine. First, on November 6, 2017, APHIS Wildlife Services (WS) received an Experimental Use Permit (EUP) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to conduct sodium nitrite toxic bait field trials…
Yara North America Highlights Conservation at Almond Conference
…while also helping to improve water and nutrient use efficiency. Following extensive research and associated field trials through a joint effort with various agronomists, Yara has also put together a…
Chowchilla Dairy Farmer Named 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator
…and use of conservation agriculture systems on his farm. “Mike McRee has been extremely willing to share his experiences with others and has graciously hosted numerous public field days at…
General Mills Contributes to National Wheat Foundation
…their agronomists, and Soil Health Partnership Field Managers will train new and existing farm staff in advanced nutrient management and tillage methods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…