…prefer different tag types (low frequency vs. ultra high frequency) and choice will continue to be a cornerstone of USDA’s program, giving producers the ability to decide what works best…
High-Yield Farming May Be Better for Environment Than Previously Believed
…environmental cost of farming techniques, current data suggests that high-yield methods use significantly less land and have the least amount of negative impact on the environment. The report also highlighted…
Foods with Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
…diet. And, possibly even grow in our own backyard. The study, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, noted that a diet high in anti-inflammatory foods lead to fewer death…
Agri View: Versatile Meal of the Day
…prefer sausage. So, where do the eggs come in. Toast is high on the breakfast menu too. Biscuits. Too much trouble. What is your preference? That’s Agri View for today….
Is Canada Purposefully Dragging Out NAFTA Negotiations?
…or willing to make the concessions necessary for a fair and high-standard agreement,” Scalise says. The Chronicle Herald Website in Canada says Scalise, who represents Louisiana, notes that Congress absolutely…
Water Works: Getting Involved with Your GSA
…31, 2020. High and medium priority basins will have until January 31, 2022, to adopt plans. Isom cited an instance of farmers not participating in their local planning process, which…
Agri View: Bad Weather Year
…million acres. Once, back then, Washington D.C. had temperatures of 100 degrees for 21 straight days. Readings like 117 in Montana. 128 in Texas. 118 in Iowa. It was not…
The Incredible, Edible…Hibiscus?
…leaves can be made into teas and liquid extracts that can help treat a variety of conditions, including upset stomach, high blood pressure, bacterial infections, and fever. I’m Cathy Isom……
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
…assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source:…
Mexico Heading to Washington to Move NAFTA Forward
…Mexican Embassy in Washington, will work on the wording of the agreement that President Donald Trump intends to sign by the end of November. Ramos will be the first high-level…
The Western View: El Niño Winter Ahead?
…The professor says that the typical El Niño effects develop over North America during the winter. Those include warmer-than-average temperatures over western and central Canada, as well as the western…
USDA Partners with Communities to Support Opioid Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Opportunities in Rural America
…infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source: USDA Rural…
Agreement Streamlines Repair of High-Tech Farm Equipment
Pictured left to right: Jamie Johansson, president, California Farm Bureau Federation; Assembly-Member Susan Talamantes Eggman, D-Stockton; Joani Woelfel, president/CEO, Far West Equipment Dealers Association An agreement signed representatives of California…
ASTA Requests Exemptions for Seeds on Proposed Chinese Tariffs List
…new varieties and the introduction of new, high performing varieties to America’s farmers and consumers. Many American seed companies send seed stock to China to be multiplied and then returned…