…people seeking certification. The proposed rule applies only to those chemicals that pose a high health risk, including the herbicide atrazine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Virtual Representative for Small and Very Small Plants
…needs of its customers. The Small Plant Help Desk is a mission-critical tool for FSIS to help owners and operators enhance their food safety practices and strengthen public health protection….
Poultry Pets Sicken More than 600 People
Salmonella traced to backyard poultry flocks and pet chicks and ducklings continues to claim victims, with public health officials now tracking eight outbreaks across 45 states, according to Food Safety…
Efforts to Make School Environments Healthier
…access to safe, healthy food for all Americans and support the health of our next generation can be found on USDA’s Medium chapter, Growing a Healthier Future. In total, USDA’s…
Lessons from Six California Soil Care Farmers
Jesse Sanchez speaking on the farm Despite the growing interest in soil health in many parts of the country, the notion hasn’t captured the imagination of most farmers in California….
Adapting Drone Technology for California Ag
…is determine the health difference from tree-to-tree in a way you can’t see with the human eye. That is where the near-infrared and thermal technologies come in. We are trying…
Funding for Urban Ag Conservation
…will conduct farm and garden assessments to identify opportunities for irrigation, soil health, and pollinator and wildlife habitat improvements and will provide assistance in the implementation of recommended conservation practices….
Apps for Ag Hackathon Prizes Awarded
…mobile task-management app that connects to climate sensors to protect farmworkers’ health and enhance their productivity. Sense and Protect team members Dhrubajyoti Das, Alex Avalos, Anthony Johnson and Peter Swanson…
Agri View: Cannabis Oil Possibilities
Everett Griner talks about cannabis oil having possibilities in today’s Agri View. Cannabis Oil Possibilities From: Organic Facts Health Benefits of Cannabis Essential Oil Some of the most important health…
Organic Symposium Proceedings Now Available
…topics ranging from soil health, seeds, plant breeding, and biological control, to biodiversity, economics, and livestock — all with a focus on organic production. Dahlberg “We are making these presentations…
First-Ever National Academy of Sciences Prize
…working toward more productive, sustainable agriculture and better health through nutritious food. “Scientific discovery has the power to transform how we live through the food we eat,” said Sally Rockey,…
Agri View: Fire Ant Problem
Everett Griner talks about a bigger, more powerful, fire ant in today’s Agri View. Fire Ant Problem From: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Imported Fire Ants Two species…
NIFA Announces Funding
…funds and administers the SBIR program, with additional funding provided by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Agricultural Research Service, the Economic Research Service, the National Agricultural Statistics…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantines
…for both the insect and disease. There is no cure for HLB and once a tree becomes infected, the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit…