…Marysville. The team will be measuring what kind of effect the small fish have on nutrient levels as well as methane emissions in the fields. Samples that were taken from…
Alternative Antibiotic Gives Piglets a Boost
…improve digestive health. In piglets, stress can reduce immune function and leave the animals more susceptible to disease. Supplements that improve digestive health, nutrient absorption, or the intestinal microflora can…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…and tree planting, erosion control measures, nutrient and waste management, establishment of fire breaks and wind breaks, propagation of native species for agroforestry practices and forest enhancement, habitat restoration for…
Planning Your Garden for the New Year
…nutrient rich food for your plants. Prune trees, shrubs, and divide perils And start planning the layout of your garden by creating a layout that works for you, as well…
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Pays It Forward with Research Achievements
…accomplishments to date—from a food nutrient database that consumers can access with the click of a mouse to a natural tire rubber made from guayule, a small flowering shrub native…
Yara North America Highlights Conservation at Almond Conference
…condensed package of information explaining the nutrients required for growing nuts, when nutrients are needed and why they are necessary. “We’re going to be launching the Nut Plantmaster at the…
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…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
…of Nutrients University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, $25,802 University of California, Davis, California, $469,257 University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, $150,000 Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, $470,000 University of Illinois, Urbana,…
Exploring a World without Food Animals
…meeting America’s nutritional needs. With no meat, milk, eggs, fish, or cheese in our diets, the U.S. population would not receive enough of several different essential dietary nutrients from the…
Vibrant Purple Sweet Potatoes are a Healthful Thanksgiving Surprise
…These rich dishes belie the true nature of sweet potatoes, which are nutrient packed, low-glycemic root vegetables that can be a part of a healthy diet year round. Research by…
USDA Helps Small Businesses Develop New Agricultural Products, Technology
…Inc., Columbus, Ohio, $600,000 Innovative Scientific Solutions Inc., Dayton, Ohio, 599,640 VRM Labs Inc., Easley, South Carolina, $600,000 Stony Creek Colors Inc., Goodlettsville, Tennessee, $599,828 Nutrient Recovery and Upcycling LLC,…
Methods for Building Fertile Soil
…garden cannot thrive unless you have healthy, nutrient-rich soil for your plantings. There are many ways of building a fertile soil without the use of chemical fertilizers. First, always choose…
Red Worm Composting Benefits
…nutrient rich compost. All bin systems should have a spigot for draining off compost tea. Mix the tea with an equal amount of water and it makes a wonderful fertilizer…
Hydroponics Advantages – Disadvantages
…also has questionable nutritional aspects. Growing in quality soils means that plants are given access to not only the nutrients necessary to make them grow. But, they are also supplied…