…of the new cases in China have appeared over the past week, increasing concerns about the rising speed of the infection. The Swine Health Information Center reported on September 3rd…
Alternative Manure Management Projects Receive $21.6 Million in Funding
…reduce GHG emissions, odor, and dust produced by current systems. Compost bedded pack barns will also contribute to better animal health. AMMP is a part of California Climate Investments, an…
USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that a group of Cooperative Extension partners will have the opportunity to apply for grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
Water Works: Using Subsurface Drip Irrigation in Alfalfa Production
…usage while benefitting crop health. “You can follow the needs of the crop. For example, if one week you need three inches of water you can apply three inches of…
USDA to Implement Regulatory Reforms to Increase Access to Capital in Rural Areas
…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…
Celebrating National Macadamia Nut Day
…baked goods – especially cookies. They are also know for their health benefits. Like many nuts, Macadamias are a rich source of energy high in dietary fiber. They are also…
Mitigating Wildfire Risk with Livestock Grazing
…purposes. However, periodic grazing has a substantially smaller impact on an ecosystem than a wildfire. Grazing can also help to improve the overall health and function of the soil by…
USDA Provides Help for Rural People Recovering From Opioid Misuse
…a major public health challenge facing rural communities across America. The Centers for Disease Control reported in October 2017 that death rates from drug overdoses in rural areas have now…
ASTA Outlines Priorities for Final Farm Bill
…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…