…Touchet, Washington, to unearth new clues to improve the lives of the crop’s chief insect pollinator: the alkali bee. Alkali bees are champion alfalfa flower pollinators—even outperforming the respected honey…
Foods That Make Your Skin Glow
…E, which is a natural skin moisturizer and rejuvenator. Pumpkins have wonderful skin health benefits too because they have it all – vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Bell peppers will not…
Survey Shows Farmers Concerns
…The survey finds issues including farm profits, industry consolidation, farm consolidation and health care, along with technology needs, are all top-of-mind for farmers and ranchers. The report predicts industry consolidation…
Immigration Raids Could Send Milk Prices Soaring
…says, “We see what happened with the health insurance fiasco, with the probability of having something pass diminished.” The United Fresh Produce Association notes there is a proposal to move…
Trump: Healthcare Reform Before Tax Reform
In a Fox Business interview, President Donald Trump put a priority on health care reform before he’ll turn his attention to tax reform. The President said in the interview, “I…
USDA Announces $150.2 Million in Funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
…AFRI Foundational RFA supports six priorities of the 2014 Farm Bill: plant health, production, and plant products; animal health, production, and animal products; food safety, nutrition, and health; bioenergy, natural…
China Lifts Barricade Against U.S. Beef
…the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, The U.S. Meat Export Federation and the North American Meat Institute, the letter called access to China “essential to the future health of the beef…
David Lewis to receive Bradford Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…stakeholders solve challenging and contentious issues surrounding the health of their watersheds. The Bradford Rominger award honors individuals who exhibit the leadership, work ethic and integrity epitomized by the late…
Science Confirms – You Really Should Eat Your Brassica
…following the identification of phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals in all members of the Brassica family that are important to our health. Yaguang (Sunny) Luo, a food technologist at the Food…
USDA Expands Meat and Poultry Hotline Hours
…nutrition, food technology and public health,” said Almanza. “Experts are available to talk with people in English and Spanish, so we are able to help address the food safety needs…
APHIS Announces Public Meetings on Animal Disease Traceability
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing a series of public meetings to receive input on the current Animal Disease Traceability…
Funding to Relieve Veterinary Shortages
…is made through NIFA’s Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “Veterinarians play significant roles in assuring animal health and well-being, food safety and security, public…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Program Contracts
…crops, buffer strips, pollinator and beneficial insect habitat, and soil health building activities – all while maintaining active agricultural production on their land. Producers interested in contract renewals or applying…
FMC to Acquire Part of Divested DuPont Crop Protection Business
…research workforce will transfer to FMC as part of this transaction. FMC Health and Nutrition Divestiture FMC Health and Nutrition will become part of DuPont’s Nutrition & Health segment. “FMC…