…livestock tending, crop management, and—of course—cooking with the harvest. (Grades 1–10; stonebarnscenter.org) From: Barnraiser Best Farm Camps Across The Country BY Candice Santaferraro, Farm-to-Table, Barnraiser writer Farm-based Education Programs from…
U.S. Agriculture in Vietnam
…In addition to addressing tariffs, the TPP agreement also addresses non-tariff trade barriers, including sanitary and phytosanitary measures. Infographic: New Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture in Vietnam Livestock Products Beef: The…
Agri View: Grand Champion
Everett Griner talks about the rewards, and tears, brought on by raising grand champion livestock in today’s Agri View. Grand Champion From: Star-Telegram Steer sells for record $240,000 at Fort…
Transitioning to Organic Certification
…farm certified organic in 2015. Diggin’ Roots Farm is a diversified fruit, vegetable, and livestock operation in Molalla, Oregon, midway between Portland and Salem. “We sell our product direct –…
Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming
…range sciences, community development, political science, entomology, soil science, and agricultural economics. “Our goal is to reduce tillage in organic systems. The ideal system would probably be where both grazing…
NASS Mid-Year Surveys
…grain stocks, livestock inventory, cash rents, land values, and value of sales. NASS will compile and analyze the survey information and publish the results in a series of USDA reports,…
Agri View: Pig Out
…developed nations, commercial farms house thousands of pigs in climate-controlled buildings. Pigs are a popular form of livestock, with more than one billion pigs killed each year worldwide, 100 million…
Pacific Region Livestock Review
The United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service issued the Pacific Region Livestock Review. Following is excerpts from the report. California Cattle on Feed Cattle and calves on…
Agri View: Foreign Vegetables
…agriculture production suited for this land – and indeed needed to maintain this land – is livestock grazing. If beef imports from the Mexican rainforest are permitted, they will drive…
Agri View: 2016 Farm Outlook
…typically are produced by the farm sector itself, including feed, as well as livestock/poultry purchases, are expected down. Also, expenses for fuels and oils are forecast down by 14.5 percent…
Agri View: Feral Hog Efforts
…to feral hogs without harming other creatures, he said, noting that hogs respond differently to the compound than other livestock and wildlife species. If ultimately approved, it would be for…
Red-cedar’s Impact on Prairie Chickens
…and preventing future encroachment with prescribed fire benefits prairie chicken and other grassland-dependent wildlife. It also leads to healthier rangelands with more forage for livestock. LPCI, a partnership led by…
Agri View: PETA Blasts FFA
…certainly opened up many doors for me and taught me important life lessons along the way. Through competing in livestock judging, job interview, public speaking, extemporaneous speaking and food science,…
Agri View: Standards and Grades Facts
…marketing and procurement. Quality Standards USDA provides quality standards for agricultural products such as cotton, dairy, fruits and vegetables, livestock, poultry, nuts, and processed foods. Quality Standards for Grain USDA…