The National Farmers Union is urging caution against potential impacts federal health care reforms may have in rural America. The Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare,…
USDA Confirms H7 Avian Influenza in Tennessee
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H7 avian influenza (HPAI) of North American wild bird…
Ag Safety Awareness Week
The weeklong events urging respect and safety on the farm. Cathy Isom has more in today’s This Land of Ours. All week long the U-S Agricultural Safety and Health Centers…
The Case Against More Farm Bill Funding
…than respond to market conditions. Rather than invest in agriculture subsidies, Faber says the U.S. should invest in education, infrastructure, and health care for the rural economy. From the National…
Almond Board: When Should You Water?
…almond production and tree health, as well as in ways to protect ground-and surface-water from potential runoff or leaching of grower inputs. One of these investments is the Almond Irrigation…
Farm Sector Working Capital to Decrease in 2017
…capital, which is the difference between current assets like cash and inventory, and short term debt. Higher working capital means much better financial health for the farm sector. The USDA…
Trump Ends WOTUS, Ag Supports Move
…Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif: “The health of our nation’s water is of paramount importance to Western Growers and its 2,500 members who grow more than half of…
Almond Board: Bee Forage
…period, and honey bees are the most successful pollinators of almonds blossoms. Colonies of honey bees are placed in California Almond orchards at the beginning of the bloom period to…
Senate Told Action Needed to Address Dairy Safety Net
…dairy, said Foster. The industry went from $1 billion in exports in 2000 to $7.1 billion in 2014. Knowing the impact future trade policies could have on the health of…
Animal Health Market Forecasted to Reach $58 Billion by 2025
A new report projects the animal health market will be worth $58.5 billion by 2025. Grand View Research reports the market is driven by technological advancements in veterinary care, which…
Bird Flu Strain Becoming More Severe in China
…infections were reported over the last month in China. The World Health Organization said this week China has detected an evolution in the virus that is capable of causing severe…
Trump Pledges Support of the Renewable Fuel Standard
…providing sufficient environmental or public health benefit,” Trump added. “We thank President Trump for reaffirming his support for the domestic biofuels industry and the RFS,” said RFA President and CEO…
Help the Bees
…save pollinators. Flowers add beauty and attract pollinators to any garden. Plant a pollinator-friendly garden or window box to show your support for pollinators. Remember to bee patient. It may…
Grocery Industry Seeking to Reduce Consumer Confusion on Product Date Labels
…Health for Walmart. “As advocates for the customer, we’re delighted with this industry-wide, collaborative initiative that will provide consistency, simplify consumers’ lives, and reduce food waste in homes across America.”…