…efforts. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has just added the European cherry fruit fly to this growing list. Fortunately, individuals can help…
Secretary Perdue Issues USDA Statement on Plant Breeding Innovation
…Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology that ensures these products are safe for the environment and human health. USDA’s regulations focus on protecting plant health; FDA oversees food and…
Veterinarians Take to Capitol Hill
…including an animal pest, disease and disaster prevention and response program, a stronger national animal health laboratory network, and a U.S. livestock vaccine bank with immediate priority to foot-and-mouth disease….
Grant Funding Available for the 2018 Alternative Manure Management Program
…and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities. The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative…
Research Reveals a New Direction for Halting the Citrus Greening Epidemic
…how human health depends on gut bacteria. In their study, Mann and Heck showed that in psyllid nymphs, Wolbachia and CLas are commonly found within the same cells. The authors…
Celebrating National Spinach Day
…to help improve cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health. Thinking of growing your own spinach? Sow spinach seed as early as six weeks before the last frost or as soon as you…
Organic Groups Suing USDA over Livestock Rule
…the plaintiffs are the Center for Food Safety, Center for Environmental Health, Cultivate Oregon, and the International Center for Technology Assessment. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…environment, as well as ensure the availability of a healthy supply of clean plant stock in the United States. “Through the Farm Bill Section 10007, the USDA strengthens our nation’s…
Nuts for Calories!
…Components and Health Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, recently looked at how many of an almond’s, walnut’s, and pistachio’s calories can actually be used by the human body rather than how…
House Committee Seeking Reauthorization of Animal Drug Legislation
…says both are crucial for ensuring that animal health, human health and food safety are protected. Failure to renew the laws by the deadline, according to NPPC, will result in…
USDA Announces Regionalization Agreement with South Korea
…poultry, poultry products and eggs going to South Korea. This helps us meet Secretary Perdue’s vision of doing right and feeding the world.” “Trade is critical for the health of…
House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan STRESS Act to Help Farmers
…make mental health treatment more available for farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers. The legislation was introduced by Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer, along with lawmakers from Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois, and…
ARS Scientist Leads $1 Million Funded Consortium to Seek Honey Bee Disease Controls
…declining pollinator health. Other funding is coming from participating universities, Project Apis m. and in-kind support from a number of regional beekeepers. The Honey Bee Health Coalition, a diverse network…
UCR Researchers Receive Grant to Improve Pollinator Health
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research award will identify best management practices to protect bees UCR researchers conducting a field study on pollinator health at an almond field in California’s…