…York, $398,200 High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, Bend, Oregon, $361,988 Southside Community Land Trust, Providence, Rhode Island, $397,939 International Rescue Committee Inc., Dallas, Texas, $374,495 Richmond City Health District,…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…of workshops will begin after lunch with presentations on how to conform to new farmworker health and safety regulations, along with requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Workshops will…
Reuters Says WHO Glyphosate Report Full of Lies
A new report by Reuters says the World Health Organization (WHO) purposefully distorted it’s finding on glyphosate, resulting in the United Nations claiming the weed killer is a carcinogen. Reuters…
Canada Won’t Place Further Restrictions on Dicamba
Canada will not follow a move by the U.S. to place further restrictions on dicamba herbicides. Health Canada, responsible for regulations of herbicides, says it supports the current Canadian labels…
New ARS Website Enhances Access to Scientific Information
…view information on both mobile and desktop devices. ARS maintains scientific information stemming from research conducted by nearly 2,000 Federal scientists researching animal and crop health, human nutrition, food safety,…
USDA Helps Small Businesses Develop New Agricultural Products, Technology
…Dakota, $100,000 Midwest Hop Producers LLC, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, $69,315 NG Health Ventures LLC, Lincoln, Nebraska, $100,000 Ecovative Design LLC, Troy, New York, $99,999 FloraPulse Company, Ithaca, New York, $99,927 Vedge…
Seasonal Fruits for Your Health
…Your Health Even if you’re not looking to add a little extra glow to your complexion, there are some wonderful fall fruits that will give your skin, hair, and nails…
Call to Action at CAPCA Conference
…bee health and weed control. Water is another significant issue being discussed at this year’s meeting. Wenger Wenger commented on how beneficial the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN)…
USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology
…can be found on the NIFA website. Previously funded projects include an Oregon State University project to develop wireless sensors to study flight behavior of native pollinators associated with agricultural…
USDA Suspends CRP Enrollment
…new offers until later in the 2018 fiscal year. All current, eligible CRP continuous enrollment offers made through September 30th, 2017, except for those made under the Pollinator Habitat Initiative,…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…how tannin-rich grass feed might help suppress certain gut parasites in sheep and goats. This research has shown promise as a way to maintain goat and sheep health and profitability…
Wildfires Continue to Sweep Through Northern California
…Over 100 people are reported to have checked into hospitals with fire-related injuries or health issues, such as burns and smoke inhalation. The fires are also having devastating effects on…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Ibach & Northey Senate Committee Hearing
…Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; the Agricultural Marketing Service; and the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration. The Under Secretary for FPAC oversees three critical USDA agencies: the Farm…
Training Courses to Fulfill Part of Produce Safety Rule
…health, hygiene, and training, along with postharvest handling and sanitation. Instruction will also address how to develop a farm food safety plan. Along with food safety, attendees will also be…