The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending its regulations to allow the importation of fresh persimmons from New Zealand into the United States….
Farmers, Ranchers Ready for Long-overdue Immigration Reform
…businesses running. The labor shortage on America’s farms and ranches is growing, and the lack of a stable, legal supply of workers places the health of too many farms at…
UC ANR and AgStart Receive Funding to Cultivate the VINE
…is working with UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health and Valley Vision, is being structured to complement other efforts to establish food, agriculture, and natural resources incubation and…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…the program. Listen to the report: More from The Almond Board of California: Studies show that planting forage provides honey bees with better nutrition, and healthy honey bees mean better…
Medicinal Plants to Grow at Home
…always consult with your doctor first, especially if you’re taking medication or having any health conditions. It’s also a good idea to know your plant hardiness zone, so you know…
Farm Safety on a Budget
…are many simple things farmers can do to take care of their physical health during a stressful season like harvest. Health Michael Cruse of the University of Minnesota Extension Service….
Agri View: Restaurant Menu
Everett Griner talks about the health factors on the restaurant menu making that big of a difference in today’s Agri View. Restaurant Menu…
NFU Urges a No Vote on Health Care Plan
The National Farmers Union says the latest health care reform effort from U.S. Senate leadership will not improve access to affordable and quality healthcare for family farmers and ranchers. NFU…
Safety Tips for Farm Safety Week
…This Land of Ours. Safety Tips for Farm Safety Week Another way you can take part in National Farm Safety and Health week is learning some important safety tips, especially…
National Farm Safety Week
…week is National Farm Safety & Health Week. It’s a time for everyone involved in agriculture to reflect and revisit the importance of safety on farms and ranches. The theme…
Forest Service Wildland Fire Suppression Costs Exceed $2 Billion
…the taxpayers of America.” The mission of the U.S. Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s…
European Court Rules Against GMO Ban
The European Court of Justice ruled that member state governments cannot ban the cultivation of genetically engineered crops in the absence of scientific evidence that they are a human health…
Celebrating National Peanut Day
…family as peas and beans. No matter what, they are well loved as a healthy snack, in baked goods, and by the bagful at the ball park. Aside from all…
Study: Organic Farming Reduces Carbon Emissions
A study by the Organic Center says organic farming lowers carbon emissions. The study, according to the organization, provides a new significant proof point that organic agricultural practices build healthy…