…and are cost effective. ASTA also supports the Soil Health Demonstration Project language included in the Senate version of the Bill. Trade: ASTA supports language in both the House and…
Webpage Highlighting Resources to Bridge the Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure Gap
…internet e-Connectivity acts as a catalyst for rural prosperity by enabling efficient, modern communications between rural American households, farms, ranches, businesses, schools and health care centers. Yet, according to the…
Food Safety Professionals Ensure that “What’s in Your Meat” is Safe and Wholesome
As the head of a public health agency that ensures the safety of meat and poultry, food safety is my number one priority. Americans depend on us to keep their…
Animal Ag Groups Ask for Permanent Funding for Disease Preparedness
…uncontrolled FMD outbreak would be $199.8 billion. The coalition includes more than 100 state and national livestock, veterinary and animal health organizations. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Tobacco-the Forgotten Money Crop
…Tobacco. Once known as the money crop from Virginia to Florida. Tobacco is now a mere shadow of what is was before its use became a major health issue. It…
USDA Forest Service Announces New Strategy for Improving Forest Conditions
…is available at www.fs.fed.us/sites/default/files/toward-shared-stewardship.pdf. Photographs of the event are available at: https://flic.kr/s/aHskGkVYkN The mission of the USFS, an agency of the USDA, is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…Joint Industry Safety and Health Council. The companies were honored in recognition of their outstanding performance through the implementation of innovative and effective employee safety and health programs. “Our industry…
APHIS Finalizes Conditions for Paying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indemnity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is issuing a final rule outlining the conditions under which USDA will pay indemnity to farms affected…
USDA Adds New Tools, Resources to Farmers.gov to Aid Producers
…into how other producers address challenges in running successful agricultural operations, A soil health webpage, where producers can read about the soil health management practices offered by USDA, and An…
Beets – Nutritious, Delicious, and Healthy for You
Cathy Isom helps maintain your diet telling you about a delicious and nutritious red, vibrant vegetable, and its amazing health benefits. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beets-Nutritious,…
Bayer Takes Market Hit from Glyphosate Ruling
…and in a statement, noted that more than 800 scientific studies, along with health and regulatory authorities around the world “support the fact that glyphosate does not cause cancer.” Source:…
Brazilian Judge Suspends Glyphosate Use
…reevaluates the toxicity of glyphosate products, according to Reuters. The decision, however, could face several appeals. Brazil’s public health agency, as well as the Agriculture Ministry, have announced plans to…
Court Tells EPA to Ban Chlorpyrifos
…pesticide can harm the brain and nervous system. The Environmental Working Group calls the decision a “huge victory for public health. Meanwhile, CropLife America expressed disappointment with the decision, and…
Agri View: Honey Bee Losses Continue to Rise
…Trying to improve the health of the honey bee. So, you can see. The fight goes on to save the honey bee. It will not stop. That’s Agri View for…